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A Pentagon definition for extremism is imminent
The Countering Extremism Working Group report was due in July.
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Pentagon & Congress
Stripping military bases of Confederate names stirs passions
Fort Pickett’s namesake is Maj. Gen. George E. Pickett, best remembered for a failed Confederate assault at Gettysburg that became known as Pickett’s Charge.
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This week in Congress: More unanswered questions on the Afghanistan exit
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 25, 2021.
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There are no actual plans to deploy troops to help with the supply chain
If Guard troops do activate, it will be at the behest of their governors.
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New military COVID-19 deaths come down slightly as cases drop nationwide
COVID-19 cases and deaths are slowing as more service members get vaccinated.
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Memorial service in honor of Colin Powell set for Nov. 5
A memorial service for Colin L. Powell, the retired Army general and former secretary of state who died on Monday, will be held Nov. 5 at Washington National Cathedral.
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VA vows to help hundreds of veterans experiencing homelessness in LA by year’s end
The city is home to about one in every ten homeless veterans in America today.
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‘Uncharted waters:’ With no Hyten successor in sight, DoD prepares to delegate vice chair jobs
"We're running out of airspeed and altitude," former Senate Armed Services Committee staffer Arnold Punaro said.
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Overhaul of VA’s medical records still on track to finish in 2028 despite delays, officials say
The 10-year project was delayed earlier this summer amid concerns with the rollout so far.
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Bigger military pay raise on lawmakers’ agenda for 2022
Troops are scheduled to receive a 2.7 percent boost in their salaries starting in January.
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