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.
Leyte Gulf sailor who died is identified by Navy
Sonar Technician (Surface) 3rd Class Nicholas Woods, 26, died Aug. 18 aboard the ship.
Coast Guard kicks off construction for national museum
The museum, which will be free and accessible to the public, is expected to open sometime in 2024.
US to send Ukraine $3 billion in aid as war hits 6 months
The aid is expected to be announced Wednesday, the day the war hits the six-month mark and Ukraine celebrates its independence day.
Air Force may temporarily allow beards, in the name of research
The idea would let participating airmen sport well-kept beards no longer than one-quarter inch.
What did China and Iran bring to Russia’s Army 2022 defense expo?
The Russia Defense Ministry noted after that show it expects to receive more than 3,700 samples of military equipment.
Navy offers E-8, E-9 advancements for sailors who fill at-sea billets
This is the Navy's the most recent initiative to fill sea billets.
US Army astronaut looks ahead to space launch with Russian cosmonauts
“They’ve become good friends of mine,” Lt. Col. Frank Rubio said of the two Russians also on the crew.
Will soldiers get Gmail? Army considers expanding beta test
Army leadership is mulling advancing and expanding its preliminary test of Google Workspace.
Marines look back 1 year after the Abbey Gate attack
Even at the 20-year war’s bitter end, Marines shepherded Afghans to safety, even at the cost of losing their own.
