New rocket rounds give Marines ways to stay hidden while firingThe current version of the launcher creates a bright flash and large smoke cloud when fired, potentially giving away the position of Marines.By Todd South4 weeks ago
Army major resigns commission over US support of Israel in GazaAn Army major assigned to the Defense Intelligence Agency announced his resignation on LinkedIn due to U.S. support of Israel in Gaza.By Todd South5 weeks ago
House passes a 45-day funding plan, sends it to Senate as clock ticksWith hours to go before the midnight deadline to fund the government, the Senate was also in for a rare weekend session and prepared to act next.By Lisa Mascaro and Kevin Freking9 months ago
‘Move decisively’ to fix troops’ barracks, lawmakers tell Austin"This is a failure of leadership that cannot be ignored," lawmakers wrote to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin.By Karen Jowers9 months ago
Army cancels 7,500 PCS orders to fix funding error as shutdown loomsAround 7,500 troops will have new orders cut when new military pay funds hit for fiscal 2024.By Davis Winkie9 months ago
Government shutdown set to disrupt military, VA servicesDaycare availability, military relocations and non-essential training will all be upended by the federal budget fight.By Karen Jowers and Leo Shane III9 months ago
No timeline exists to confirm top leaders for Navy, Air Force Concerns about a looming government shutdown are pushing military nomination work to the side for now.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
White House: Shutdown would harm military pay and national securityAbout 1.3 million active-duty troops could see paychecks delayed by a government shutdown.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
Government shutdown set for next weekend barring surprise budget deal Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Sept. 25, 2023.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
Congress eyes protecting military pay ahead of government shutdown Paychecks to troops could be delayed next month unless lawmakers pass measures to guarantee military pay.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
GAO blasts contractor-led F-35 maintenance as costly, slowWithout key technical data from F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin, GAO said military maintainers can't fix some parts — or even learn how to fix them.By Stephen Losey9 months ago
House GOP plans to pass defense budget fail again as shutdown loomsThe $826-billion GOP bill to fund the Defense Department faces opposition from all House Democrats and a handful of key Republican lawmakers.By Leo Shane III9 months ago