Bill would expand military death benefits for families of ROTC cadetsIt would also expand Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance for those in the Delayed Entry Program.By Jonathan Lehrfeld2 weeks ago
Junior enlisted would see only a small pay boost under Senate planA Senate panel supports an extra 1% pay bump for young enlisted troops next year, far less than what House lawmakers want.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
White House takes aim at shipbuilding, other measures in defense billThe White House noted its concerns with the FY25 defense policy bill's shipbuilding plans, an east coast missile defense site and contractor pricing data.By Bryant Harris6 weeks ago
No firings planned after VA executive bonus mistakes, secretary saysVA Secretary Denis McDonough acknowledged serious mistakes in how executive bonuses were awarded last year but does not think firings are warranted.By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
VA chief to address bonus scandal next week at House hearingVA's top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
House advances $884 billion defense bill with enlisted troop pay raiseIn addition to the enlisted pay raise, the bill pushes back against F-35 procurement as lawmakers bash Lockheed Martin over the troubled program.By Bryant Harris and Leo Shane III2 months ago