A group of Senate Democrats wants quicker action from VA leaders on solutions to some problematic toxic exposure disability claims. Historically, policies involving the deportation of veterans have not always been closely followed. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 15, 2024. A new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families. The top general for U.S. forces in Europe told Congress Wednesday that Ukraine may be outgunned 10 to 1 by Russia within a matter of weeks. By Tara Copp, AP
3 weeks ago The head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces. Legislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024. The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia. Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age. Load More