Troops need better health care access, top enlisted tell lawmakersFunding shortages and Tricare contract problems continue to plague the military health care system, senior enlisted leaders told lawmakers.By Karen Jowers5 weeks ago
US shipbuilding in a ‘perpetual state of triage,’ watchdog says Both Navy testimony and a government watchdog report this week highlighted the lackluster progress of U.S. shipbuilding during the past 20 years.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher6 weeks ago
Senate Democrats plan ‘shadow hearings’ on controversial VA cuts The move comes as VA Secretary Doug Collins has accused Democrats of creating panic over planned department reforms.By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
GOP lawmakers suggest DOD cut climate change initiatives from budgetRepublican leaders in Congress are recommending the Pentagon cut $377.35 million worth of climate change initiatives and allocate that money elsewhere.By Jen Judson7 weeks ago
Fort Cavazos soldiers say AC problems tormented them for over a monthA spokesperson for Fort Cavazos's Directorate of Public Works, which manages facilities, said the issue was finally fixed as of Feb. 28.By Riley Ceder2 months ago
DOD advisory committees must prove ‘warrior ethos’ in new directiveAll active Defense Department advisory committees were given until Feb. 21 to send back a response justifying their existence.By Hope Hodge Seck3 months ago