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Trump pardons Army officer who defied COVID prevention rules

Former 1st Lt. Mark Bashaw was convicted of disobeying rules about face masks and virus testing before he was forced out of the service.

By Leo Shane III

8 days ago

House Dems offer bill to keep transgender troops in the ranks

The legislation could force a public vote by House defense lawmakers on whether transgender individuals should be allowed to serve in the military.

By Leo Shane III

2 weeks ago

More Javelins for Ukraine amid questions about US supplies

The U.S. has approved another $100 million in Javelin anti-tank weapons and training for Ukraine from U.S. military stocks, for a total of $1.7 billion in U.S. aid since Russia’s invasion, it was announced Tuesday.

By Joe Gould

3 years ago

US Strategic Command chief: Sea missile cancellation opens ‘deterrence and assurance gap’

Amid U.S. Joe Biden’s plans to cancel the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile-Nuclear development program, the U.S. admiral who oversees America’s nuclear forces warned lawmakers Monday he sees “a deterrence and assurance gap."

By Joe Gould

3 years ago

This week in Congress: Austin and Milley face questions over the FY23 budget

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 4, 2022.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Veterans groups, community leaders need to play a key role in countering extremism, experts warn

Advocates war that veterans without support can become easy targets for groups with violent and racist ideology.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Veterans Affairs eyes relaxed hiring rules as staff turnover slowly worsens

New authorities given to VA hiring officials during the pandemic are set to expire soon.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

‘Not brain science:’ Here’s how the Ukraine fighter swap could work

While the politics surrounding the transfer of Polish MiG-29s to Ukraine are complicated, experts say the technical and logistical difficulties involved can be surmounted and should not stand in the way of getting a deal done.

By Joe Gould and Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Plan to give new benefits to burn pits victims passes House, faces difficult path ahead

The move comes just days after President Joe Biden urged Congress to provide more help for veterans suffering from the toxic smoke.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

‘Space Force’ season two is absolute perfection

Watch 'Space Force' on Netflix.

By Sarah Sicard

3 years ago

Sweeping burn pit benefits bill set for House vote next week

The measure could provide new veterans benefits to as many as one in every five living veterans.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Families of American captives frustrated with Justice Department

Among those Americans held by foreign governments is Trevor Reed, a Marine veteran who was sentenced in Russia to nine years on charges he assaulted a police officer.

3 years ago

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