No ‘significant’ mover capacity problems expected for troops, DOD says
The DOD says a new task force is "fully engaged" in overseeing the process of troops' household goods moves during this peak season.
Pentagon & Congress
Lawmaker proposes Iranian Campaign Medal for strikes on nuclear sites
Pilots and supporting service members involved in the complex airstrikes would be eligible for the new military medal.
GOP's proposed vets benefits change kicks off new lawmaker slugfest
Republican lawmakers want changes to a fund designed to protect money for veterans benefits payouts.
Memorial Day flower donations at Arlington have ‘dried up’
A florist organization that has been placing Memorial Day flowers at gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery for over a decade is calling for help.
ChatGPT’s chief calls for new federal agency to regulate AI
Altman proposed the formation of a U.S. or global agency that would license the most powerful AI systems.
Russia launches ‘exceptional’ air attack on Kyiv as Europe, China look
Ukrainian air defenses thwarted an intense Russian air attack on Kyiv, shooting down all 18 missiles aimed at the capital with the help of Western-support.
‘Devastating’ debt default threatens troop pay, defense programs
If Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling, payments to troops, veterans and defense contractors could cease as soon as June.
Zelenskyy’s European tour aimed to replenish Ukraine arsenal, support
European leaders promised Ukraine's president an arsenal of weapons during his whirlwind three-day visit to Italy the Vatican, Germany, France and the U.K.
Russia’s Parliament votes to scrap Cold War armed forces deal
The deal, now formally scrapped by Russia’s parliament, aimed to prevent Cold War rivals from massing forces at or near mutual borders.
Defense Secretary Austin to deliver Naval Academy commencement address
Austin will deliver the speech to the grads later this month in Annapolis, Maryland.
Navy to boost rotations of ships, aircraft in Strait of Hormuz
The beefed up presence includes U.S. Navy destroyers, U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters, unmanned systems and a variety of aircraft.
