OpinionWhy service members deserve the right to repairService members need the tools, parts and authority to make immediate fixes themselves, without having to navigate red tapeBy Lt. Col. Cindy Serrano Roberts (ret.)14 hours ago
Navy budget seeks to boost modernization of fleet, shipyardsThe Navy intends to use some of the funds to increase its fleet of warships by 19 and modernize century-old shipyards.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 weeks ago
Democrats to focus on women, minorities in military personnel debatesRep. Chrissy Houlahan said she'll push for better access to abortion services for troops despite slim chances of progress this year.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
House military personnel panel eyes reforms to recruiting efforts Rep. Pat Fallon takes over the House Armed Services Committee's personnel panel as recruiting continues to pose a challenge to the military's future.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Congress starts work this week on annual defense authorization bill Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 11, 2025.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Indigenous WWI veterans get long awaited Medal of Honor reviewNumerous Indigenous veterans are currently being reviewed as potential recipients of the Medal of Honor — more than a century after they served.By Riley Ceder7 months ago
Senate finalizes plans for a massive junior enlisted pay boost in 2025Troops ranked E-4 and below would see a 14.5% raise and all other troops a 4.5% raise under legislation headed to the White House.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Defense bill for 2025 would delay F-35 deliveriesKey lawmakers grew frustrated with the F-35 program earlier this year, as critical upgrades stalled and jets piled up at Lockheed Martin's Texas factory.By Stephen Losey7 months ago
Medical care limits for transgender minors complicate defense billA provision in the must-pass defense measure would block certain military medical care options for transgender youth.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Air Force would study allowing beards under proposed defense billThe Air Force currently bars airmen and guardians from growing beards, except for those who have a shaving waiver for medical or religious reasons.By Stephen Losey7 months ago
Will senior enlisted troops see a targeted pay boost in 2026? After lawmakers agreed to plans to boost pay for junior enlisted troops, they are now shifting focus to more senior enlisted members.By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson7 months ago
Congress to boost junior enlisted pay by thousands of dollars in 2025 Troops E-4 and below will see a 14.5% pay raise under a deal reached by congressional negotiators this week.By Leo Shane III7 months ago