White House budget plan gives 4% boost for VA amid other agency cuts
VA would be one of only a few federal departments to see a funding increase under the president's $1.7 trillion budget plan.
Health Care
Military families get another extension to ease Tricare West problems
But advocates question how much this move will help military families and medical providers.
Hill AFB day care staff under investigation for alleged child abuse
A dozen workers under investigation have been pulled from the classroom.
Russia’s Wagner boss threatens Bakhmut pullout in Ukraine
Known for his bluster, Yevgeny Prigozhin has previously made unverifiable claims and threats he hasn’t carried out.
What Gen. CQ Brown would bring as chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Two sources confirmed to Defense News that the president has chosen Gen. Brown to succeed Army Gen. Mark Milley as the nation’s top military officer.
Oh, the Places SNAFU Will Go: Dr. Seuss’ animated fight against Nazis
Under the direction of Frank Capra Dr. Seuss offered up his services to the U.S. Army’s Information and Education Division.
Did a military lab spill anthrax into public waterways? New book reveals details of a US leak.
“Pandora’s Gamble” describes how wastewater potentially containing anthrax, Ebola, and other deadly pathogens spilled from an Army facility in 2018.
He wasn’t actually a Marine. He was a scammer in prison, police say
He reportedly even brought along his supposed dress blues, complete with a Purple Heart, on a trip to the alleged victim’s family cabin.
Veterans in Proud Boy Jan. 6 case found guilty of seditious conspiracy
The criminal case has highlighted the growing role of veterans and service members in far-right extremist groups.
US to control land sales to foreigners near 8 military bases
Under a proposed rule change, foreign citizens and companies would need U.S. government approval to buy property within 100 miles of eight military bases.
Marines to deactivate historically female recruit training battalion
Until 2019, the 4th Recruit Training Battalion was the sole training unit for female Marine recruits.
