A bipartisan group of lawmakers asked Hegseth for justifications and transparency before any decisions to dismiss senior uniformed leaders.
Advocates say the surprise increase in lawmakers with military backgrounds is a positve sign for the veteran community.
In addition to the enlisted pay raise, the bill pushes back against F-35 procurement as lawmakers bash Lockheed Martin over the troubled program.
Leaders at the university are continuing to find ways to value, engage and mentor veterans as they transition out of service.
