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New bill pushes to ensure South Carolina Marine base stays open

Parris Island, South Carolina, one of the oldest posts in the Corps, was designated for Marine recruit training in 1915.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

4 months ago

A civilian cybersecurity reserve corps is needed for the Pentagon and DHS, lawmakers from both parties say

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to create a civilian reserve corps of cybersecurity experts to help defend national security interests.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

AOC proposes measure to put an end to military recruiting using esports teams, livestreaming

The proposed amendment to the House Appropriations bill would prohibit government funds from supporting military presence on esports platforms.

By Harm Venhuizen

3 years ago

Congress approves bill giving federal support to veterans treatment courts

Veterans treatment courts seek to provide care and mentoring that will address the underlying factors affecting criminal behaviors in veterans rather than applying punishment.

By Harm Venhuizen

3 years ago

Bill would create commemorative coin in support of National WWII Memorial

A bill has been introduced to help fund maintenance, educational programs, and commemorations at the National World War II Memorial.

By Zach England

3 years ago

Why wouldn’t the Pentagon pay to fly the fallen McCain sailors’ families to Dover?

After Logan Palmer and nine of his shipmates died in a collision last summer, his mom was told the military wouldn't pay to fly her to Dover Air Force Base to be there when he returned to U.S. soil.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

5 years ago