Navy’s preliminary budget undercuts shipbuilding, senator saysThe future looks murky for Navy shipbuilding due to budgetary uncertainty amid lagging ship production, Sen. Roger Wicker said at a recent hearing.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher25 hours ago
USS Oscar Austin crew accepts combat award for Red Sea deployment The destroyer provided combat support to the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group in the Red Sea.By Riley Ceder6 days ago
More than 600 child care slots coming to these military familiesThe three new centers in the pilot program will be operated under the same Defense Department standards and use the same parent fee structure.By Karen Jowers4 weeks ago
Federal budget plans still in limbo as Memorial Day approachesDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 19, 2025. By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Pacific land force leaders seek ‘positional advantage’ against ChinaMore ships, partnerships and strike assets are in store for Pacific land forces.By Todd South5 weeks ago
Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard outline FY26 budget needs this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 12, 2025. By Leo Shane III5 weeks ago
SecDef wields axe to brass, HQs, formations to fashion leaner ArmyHegseth ordered the Army secretary to cut programs, reduce the number of general officers in the ranks and consolidate offices, commands and headquarters. By Jen Judson7 weeks ago
House lawmakers expected to debate defense funding boosts this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 28, 2025. By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
US Forces Korea commander defends troop levels amid talk of cuts About 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea, but the White House is considering changes to that military footprint.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
3 soldiers confirmed dead after vehicle pulled from Lithuanian swampThe confirmation came after recovery teams pulled the soldiers' M88 Hercules armored vehicle from a swamp Sunday night.By Nikki Wentling3 months ago
Confirmation hearing set on Trump’s pick for Joint Chiefs chairman Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 31, 2025.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Navy divers, Polish forces to aid in recovery of missing US soldiersMaj. Gen. Curtis Taylor, commanding general of the 1st Armored Division, said it would be a “long and difficult recovery operation.”By Nikki Wentling3 months ago