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Opinion

It’s time for a reckoning at Defense Health Agency over Tricare

Without accountability in Tricare management, the failed contract transition will continue to unravel benefits, the author of this op-ed argues.

DOD issues guidance to advance civilian workforce overhaul

DOD civilian employee roles that do not facilitate "lethality" should be assessed for restructuring or elimination, the memo states.

Handheld counter-drone devices headed to deploying Marine units

The handheld device will likely go to Marine Expeditionary Units and Marine Littoral Regiments first.

Opinion

Did the Trump administration move too quickly to commit to the F-47?

The jury is still out on whether the NGAD contract should have been awarded, former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall argues in this op-ed.

Air Force F-35A ‘Frankenjet’ returns to the skies

The jet is a mash-up of two different F-35A Lightning IIs that were previously sidelined from damage.

Troops need better health care access, top enlisted tell lawmakers

Funding shortages and Tricare contract problems continue to plague the military health care system, senior enlisted leaders told lawmakers.

Trump promises $1 trillion in defense spending for next year

Trump's plan for a huge increase in defense spending next fiscal year would mean billions more for equipment and training.

Defense officials considering cuts to military treatment facilities

Officials are examining facilities across the military medical system, which could mean closing some facilities or downgrading some hospitals to clinics.

‘Utter chaos’: Amid confusing ban rollout, trans troops fight to serve

Amid court battles and ambiguity over voluntary separations, transgender service members told Military Times they just want to do their jobs.

Plan would make military enlistment, retention bonuses tax exempt

A bill introduced in the House this week proposes to end federal taxes on bonuses given to troops for joining or re-enlisting in the military.