House passes budget bill for Veterans Affairs, military construction
The bill includes $450 billion for the VA, a 3% increase from the current fiscal year but less than the Trump administration requested.
By Patricia Kime
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The US Navy is full speed ahead on building a laser fleet
Operation Epic Fury may have strengthened the case for laser weapons, but the U.S. Navy’s dream of putting one on every ship may take longer than expected.
By Jared Keller
Eight Green Berets quietly disciplined after Afghan prisoner’s beating death
The Afghan prisoner's blood was found on the walls and ceiling of the interrogation room where he was questioned.
By Kyle Rempfer
Troops would see a 4.6% pay raise next year under Biden’s fiscal 2023 budget plan
The pay raise would be the largest for service members since 2003.
Russia shifts focus to try to grind Ukraine’s army in east
The bulk of the Ukrainian army is concentrated in eastern Ukraine, where it has been locked up in fighting with Moscow-backed separatists in a nearly eight-year conflict.
By Nebi Qena
Biden in Poland to see US troops
Biden planned to meet with members of the U.S. Army’s 82nd Airborne Division, who are serving alongside Polish troops.
By Chris Megerian
VA’s caregiver review would’ve booted 90% of young vets from program
The figure is nearly three times higher than what department officials had predicted last fall.
Army Pacific boss: Ukraine resistance highlights need to prepare
Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth suggested that American allies in the Indo-Pacific would be following the events in Ukraine closely to see what lessons can be applied in their own planning.
Sailors, Marines to receive Humanitarian Service Medals for Haiti earthquake relief effort
Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen and other service members who were physically present in Task Force Haiti’s operational area and were directly involved with the disaster relief mission are eligible.
By Diana Stancy
VA caregiver program needs total overhaul as problems mount, advocates say
Veterans Affairs’ caregiver support programs need a significant overhaul to correct deep-seated flaws within current operations, veterans advocates told lawmakers.
Navy helicopters rescue civilian pilot in Florida
The Navy helicopters identified the civilian aircraft and pilot in an “inaccessible marsh” area about 40 miles south of Jacksonville.
By Diana Stancy
Navy marks the 100th anniversary of the service’s aircraft carriers
“For 100 years aircraft carriers have been the most survivable and versatile airfields in the world," said the chief of naval operations.
By Diana Stancy