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Congress approves Space Force part-timers, but still no Space Guard
A new Space Force structure approved in the 2024 defense policy law may create more flexibility for troops.
Senate to extend Buy American laws for Navy ships
The Senate unanimously passed legislation that will eventually require components for all Navy ships to be made in the United States.
VA secretary aids in D.C. census count of homeless veterans
Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough joined a group in Washington for a census survey of homeless veterans.
No lie: Free big-screen showing of ‘Pinocchio’ at 17 military bases
Free one-day showing Sept. 10 on the big screen at these AAFES theaters. First come, first-served.
By Karen Jowers
House wants troops to chow down bison meat bought from native tribes
The House version of the annual defense bill would have DOD purchase two million pounds of bison meat annually.
How this E-8 bought a McLaren without financing at 27 percent
Patience is the key to owning the car of your dreams without breaking the bank.
By Sarah Sicard
Norcross to bring back tougher ‘Buy American’ legislation that rankled allies
A group of U.S. allies is again urging key House lawmakers to oppose any proposals to tighten federal “Buy American” requirements through the annual defense authorization bill.
By Joe Gould
Ramstein rethinks Pride Month events after critics bash ‘Drag Queen Story Time’ for kids
Objections centered on the library gathering but allegedly have led to a blanket ban from local leadership on any drag-related Pride Month event.
How retirement plans for dozens of Navy officers were upended by a new law
Some officers say a change that affects how long lieutenant commanders need to serve at that rank before retiring has not been sufficiently discussed.
Faulty trim kept KC-46 emergency exit door from opening
The problem with the exit door trim is the latest in a series of problems with Boeing's KC-46, which also has a troubled vision system for boom operators and in past years had difficulties with foreign object debris.
As Pentagon calls for industry innovation, top acquisition nominees remain stalled
The Pentagon has are too few acquisition officials confirmed for the defense industry.
By Joe Gould