VA kills ‘Boondoggle’ Biden plan to put EV chargers at medical centers
The VA scrapped a $77 million leftover green energy program that would have put solar-powered charging stations for electric vehicle at various locations.
By Richard Sisk
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As shutdown affected military moves, task force helped resolve issues
"I'm trying to be the one belly button for people who are frustrated, to help them out," said the commander of the PCS Joint Task Force.
By Karen Jowers
Senators urge Pentagon to ease deadline of Wounded Knee medals review
Native American tribes, families of victims, historians and academic institutions should be allowed the time to provide input, they argued.
Army’s second-largest post to have its first female commander
Col. Yolanda Gore will be the 89th commander in Fort Meade's 107-year history.
By Todd South
Military families overseas may get relief in dog travel rule fixes
Will the CDC rule changes be enough for airlines to start allowing dogs to travel with their owners to the U.S.?
By Karen Jowers
Do military families really need to move so much?
A new report from a leading advocacy group argues it’s time to give the pace of military moves, known as permanent changes of station, a fresh look.
By Karen Jowers
Defense spending bill would defund Biden’s Gaza pier
A series of Republican amendments to multiple defense bills would ban funding for the Gaza pier.
Army colonel pleads guilty to stealing $62K in benefits amid pandemic
A Reserve colonel lied about his home address and enlisted the help of another individual to receive false rent payments in a scheme to defraud the Army.
By Riley Ceder
Junior enlisted would see only a small pay boost under Senate plan
A Senate panel supports an extra 1% pay bump for young enlisted troops next year, far less than what House lawmakers want.
Military spouses can recoup up to $1,000 in business costs after moves
Spouses in most military branches can now apply for reimbursement of business costs related to PCS moves.
By Karen Jowers
Defense spending bill forces Israel arms transfers, nixes Ukraine aid
The House moved its first draft of the FY25 defense spending bill, pushing back on President Biden's Israel arms transfer hold and excluding Ukraine aid.
Senator wants answers on DOD’s medical treatment for terror victims
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., wants to know how often military medical facilities have treated victims of terror.
By Karen Jowers