Agreement helps military spouses keep federal jobs in overseas movesHere's how an agreement between the Pentagon and State Department will help federally employed military spouses move their jobs overseas in a PCS.By Karen Jowers13 days ago
Review says Abbey Gate bombing wasn’t preventableA new review says the suicide bombing at the Kabul airport that killed U.S. troops and Afghans in August 2021 was not preventable.2 weeks ago
State of the Union speech expected to touch on military, budget issuesDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 4, 2024.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
New Tricare contracts to start next January, promising better careNew Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Directed-energy weapons need full Pentagon commitment, industry saysAt least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. military, according to the National Defense Industrial Association.By Colin Demarest3 months ago
Amid Red Sea clashes, Navy leaders ask: Where are our ship lasers?“We’re 10 years down the road, and we still don’t have something we can field?”By Colin Demarest, Megan Eckstein and Geoff Ziezulewicz3 months ago
Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aidAs the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.By Bryant Harris3 months ago
Pentagon to install rooftop solar panels as part of clean energy planThe Pentagon is one of 31 government sites receiving grants as part of a Biden administration plan to promote energy conservation and clean energy.3 months ago
US announces new weapons package for UkraineIt could be the final package of military aid to Ukraine unless Congress approves supplemental funding legislation that is stalled on Capitol Hill.By Lolita C. Baldor, AP4 months ago
Confederate memorial to be removed from Arlington National CemeteryA Confederate memorial is to be removed from Arlington National Cemetery in northern Virginia in the coming days, a cemetery official said.5 months ago
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy issues plea for support during Washington visitUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke at the National Defense University on Monday.By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 months ago
Iraq scrambles to contain fighting amid attacks on US troopsDozens of attacks on U.S. military facilities by Iran-backed factions in Iraq over the past two months have forced Baghdad into a balancing act.By Kareem Chehayeb5 months ago