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US Navy is reclassifying 19 Virginia-class submarines to reflect increased attack capabilities

The U.S. Navy is changing the designation for 19 planned Virginia-class submarines with the Virginia Payload Module, which increases munitions capacity.

6 weeks ago

Navy’s ‘dinosaur’ carrier delivery plane flies into sunset

The C-2 Greyhound made its final carrier landing at the end of June, capping off its mission as the Navy’s only carrier delivery passenger plane.

By Hope Hodge Seck

8 weeks ago

How a $10 billion veterans bill became a $78 billion debate

What changed between the 2023 and 2025 versions of the Richard Star Act to increase the projected cost so dramatically?

By Natalie Oliverio

8 weeks ago

Top House Democrat calls to split veterans omnibus, advance Major Richard Star Act

If Congress cannot reach agreement on the omnibus, lawmakers may face a choice: continue negotiating a single package or advance one bill at a time.

By Natalie Oliverio

2 months ago

‘Cruelty was the point’: Transgender troops look back on their ban as it’s set to end

Thirty enlisted transgender service members are in line to be allowed to serve again starting Thursday after being banned from the military in 2025.

2 months ago

How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill

Veterans organizations are deeply divided over details contained in the sweeping legislation known as the Taking Care of America’s Veterans Act.

By Natalie Oliverio

2 months ago