Lawmaker proposes Iranian Campaign Medal for strikes on nuclear sites
Pilots and supporting servicemembers involved in the complex airstrikes would be eligible for the new military medal.
Pentagon & Congress
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026
Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.
Some DoD policies are friendly fire in the war for talent
Some Defense Department policies create a divide between service members and civilians, potentially hindering recruiting opportunities.
Removing Stovepipes: Solving the challenges of future vertical lift
In this webcast, C4ISRNET looked at how the DoD is paving the way to air dominance for the new generation, and how they plan to address obstacles standing i
Army IT leader pledges quicker cloud uptake in ‘year of action’
When it comes to cloud, the coming year will be one of "action and acceleration," according to U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Morrison.
Surface navy expanding use of data in sailor detailing process
Though the SURFMEX data tool won't address overall manning levels, it's meant to ensure the right sailors are in the right jobs to boost ship readiness.
Army medical troops helped save Peruvian sailors after fire broke out
“This emergency underscores the importance of the close relationships that we have here in Hawaii between the community hospitals and the military."
US airstrikes target militia-controlled areas in east Syria
CENTCOM officials said the attack was in response to an Aug. 15 attack targeting U.S. forces.
Navy christens third ‘Overlord’ robot ship, with more on tap
Mariner will join four other USVs in California in fiscal 2023 for at-sea operations and experimentation, to accompany land-based testing in Philadelphia.
Veterans may be key to solving the US military recruitment crisis
Only 9% of Americans eligible to serve in the military said they would consider military service, according to a Defense Department survey.
US forces remember POWs killed on Hill 303 during Korean War
The ceremony was held in memory of the 41 U.S. soldiers killed by North Korean troops at Hill 303 on August 17, 1950.
