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Navy budget seeks to boost modernization of fleet, shipyards

The Navy intends to use some of the funds to increase its fleet of warships by 19 and modernize century-old shipyards.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

5 days ago

Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.

Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise?

By Leah Rosenbaum

5 days ago

Pentagon announces slate of new officials for second Trump term

The 32 leaders will steer the department while its top officials await Senate confirmation.

By Noah Robertson

5 months ago

Indigenous WWI veterans get long awaited Medal of Honor review

Numerous Indigenous veterans are currently being reviewed as potential recipients of the Medal of Honor — more than a century after they served.

By Riley Ceder

6 months ago

Government funding bill clears Congress, averting a shutdown

The plan now goes to President Joe Biden, who is expected to quickly sign it into law.

6 months ago

Senate finalizes plans for a massive junior enlisted pay boost in 2025

Troops 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 III

7 months ago

Defense bill for 2025 would delay F-35 deliveries

Key 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 Losey

7 months ago

Medical care limits for transgender minors complicate defense bill

A provision in the must-pass defense measure would block certain military medical care options for transgender youth.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

Air Force would study allowing beards under proposed defense bill

The 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 Losey

7 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 Robertson

7 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 III

7 months ago

VA wants $6.6B in extra funding for FY25, down from $12B request

Officials revised their initial ask downward after criticism from lawmakers over previous inaccurate estimates.

By Leo Shane III

7 months ago

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