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House panel takes aim at Navy size, new capabilities in defense bill
Here are some of the issues House lawmakers take issue with, in regard to the Navy's fleet plans.
Joint Chiefs chairman hopeful about resuming military talks with China
Gen. CQ Brown says he has conveyed his desire to restart the dialogue in a letter to his Chinese counterpart, and that he’s “hopeful.”
Most young vets think it’s time to retire ‘Thank you for your service’
Veteran’s Day is fast approaching, and with it, a gathering storm of “Thank you for your service" dispatches.
By Jon Simkins
Troops’ personal data can be purchased for pennies, researchers find
Researchers were able to buy the personal information of thousands of service members, veterans and their families.
Marine takes over as military’s top enlisted leader
Senior Enlisted Adviser to the Chairman Troy Black becomes the top enlisted voice on quality-of-life and combat readiness issues for the joint force.
Navy fires CO of Transaction Service Center Great Lakes
The Navy relieved Cmdr. Steven Green “due to a loss of confidence” in his ability to lead.
By Diana Stancy
Fisher House awards $250K in grants to nonprofit military programs
This year’s recipients of the Fisher Service Award include a nationwide program helping terminally-ill troops and veterans fulfill their dreams.
Senators could force confirmation vote on Navy, Air Force leaders
Republicans are pushing for individual votes on the vacant Joint Chiefs posts, while Democrats are looking to advance hundreds of pending promotions.
Fixes could cut months off wait for vets’ fire-damaged service records
An inspector general report said frequent procedural mistakes are adding months to elderly veterans' wait for military records.
Trump has gag order imposed over threatening post about Milley
The former president could face sanctions from a federal judge for future inflammatory comments.
Gen. Milley delivers defense of democracy in farewell address
The farewell tribute on the base just outside Washington was both rousing and somber, with marching bands, troop salutes and speeches.
By Tara Copp and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press