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.
Coast Guard vet, wife remain jailed amid mystery about stolen IDs
According to prosecutors, the two have have been fraudulently living for decades under stolen identities.
BAE Systems wins US Army deal for Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicle
BAE Systems will build the Army's new Cold-Weather All-Terrain Vehicle, meant to replace aging vehicles as the service beefs up its Arctic focus.
4 vehicles troops can buy at 27% APR instead of a Dodge Charger
Don't fear, there are plenty of fish in the sea of cars with bad interest rates.
Pentagon rejects DC request for National Guard migrant help — again
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin rejected a similar D.C. request earlier this month.
Largest annual Guard exercise adds big air power at US northern border
This exercise started in 2012 but has increased sevenfold in size and added major air platforms.
B-52s flying bomber task force missions over Europe
The bombers arrived Aug. 18 from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota.
V Corps troops win Army Europe and Africa’s ‘Best Squad’ competition
The newly crowned top squad will head to the Army-wide Best Squad competition in September.
Battle over new Naval Academy golf course is a double bogey
Plans to develop a second golf course near the Naval Academy have been scrapped after conservation concerns.
Marines, sailors ate all of Greek town’s eggs, meat on port visit
The hospitality of one Greek town went over easy welcoming Marines and sailors on a May port visit.
