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.
New Navy personnel evaluation system still not ready for prime time
While the eNavFit system was rolled out in early 2022, it is still encountering problems and was used for less than 20% of evals in 2023.
Opinion
Communication of intent and the importance of language to deterrence
The Biden administration’s rhetoric may be critical to deter not only escalation, but to stop persistent attacks in the Middle East.
More delays in improving the process for moving troops’ belongings
New information shows there are tens of thousands of service members and families who aren't satisfied with their moves.
Ospreys had history of safety issues long before they were grounded
More than 50 troops have died in Osprey accidents since the early 1990s.
Attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria have resumed, Pentagon says
Attacks have returned after a week-long pause in late November.
Former ship XO pleads guilty to sharing child sexual abuse content
Gregory Edward McLean previously served as the executive officer of the littoral combat ship Minneapolis-St. Paul.
Jill Biden helps launch new employer challenge for military spouses
The spouse employment initiative is an effort to "stave off a national security crisis."
Defense bill drops disputed abortion provisions in final compromise
The annual defense authorization bill contains a 5.2% pay raise for troops and a host of other policy renewals needed for military operations.
Jill Biden tells military children, ‘You teach us how to be brave’
It was the first year Jill Biden has hosted her annual Toys for Tots event at the White House rather than at a local military base.
