Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixesBoth House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.By Leo Shane III10 days ago
Lawmakers launch investigation into Austin’s health secrecy The House Armed Services Committee will look into how senior leaders mishandled the defense secretary's hospitalization earlier this month.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Criticism swirls over defense secretary’s hushed-up hospitalizationFormer President Donald Trump called Austin's lack of communication over his medical issues a fireable offense.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Amid recruiting woes, active duty end strength to drop again in 2024The military is already at its lowest active-duty personnel level since 1940 and will dip even lower next year under plans to be approved by Congress.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Coast Guard service members don’t feel safe, new review saysU.S. Coast Guard officials are promising reforms after an internal review found a “permissive environment” for sexual assault and harassment in the service4 months ago
Tuberville under pressure from Republicans over military holdsRepublican senators are holding a meeting to confront Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville about his blockade of almost 400 military nominations.5 months ago