‘Department of War’ rebrand could cost up to $125 million, CBO says
A “modest implementation” of DOW would cost taxpayers about $10 million, the report said. That figure could rise to $125 million if adopted more broadly.
By Tanya Noury
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Pentagon clarifies Hegseth’s ‘putting hands on recruits’ statement
The Defense Department has added more context to provocative comments Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made about aggressive troop training.
DOD launches review of ‘effectiveness’ of women in ground combat roles
Army and Marine Corp leaders will submit data on readiness, training, performance, casualties and command climate of ground combat units and personnel.
By Tanya Noury
State veterans cemeteries receive grants for improvement, expansion
In fiscal 2025, the VA granted state veterans cemeteries across the country, including for the establishment of one in Alaska, over $77 million.
Military recruiting off to ‘strong start’ for fiscal 2026, DOD says
Overall, the services met an average of 103% of their active-duty recruiting goals for fiscal 2025, according to the Defense Department.
By Karen Jowers
VA to reorganize community care contracts, reducing regions to 2
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to realign its community care network, reducing the number of regions from five to two.
By Patricia Kime