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Members of the National Guard arrive at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 12, 2021, in Washington.

Defense firms quietly resume political giving after post-insurrection pause

Defense companies have slowly ramped up their political donations to the Republicans they once purported to shun over a refusal to acknowledge President Joe Biden’s 2020 election win.

3 years ago

Feds still make three quarters of private sector pay

Federal employees make 23.1 percent less than those doing the same job in the private sector, according to the Federal Salary Council.

By Jessie Bur

3 years ago

Industry dodges restrictive House measures in Senate’s bailout bill

The House had sought a ban on lobbying, as well as a halt to executive bonuses, but that language did not make it to the Senate.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

Housing privatization brings corporate attitude onto bases

The author of this 2007 op-ed said privatized housing may actually prove to be a long-term risk to the Air Force way of life.

By Maj. Gen. Charles J. Dunlap Jr.

5 years ago

Civilian Life 101: Here’s what you need to know before you take off that uniform

When you arrive at a new duty station in the military, you can often find information on housing, healthcare and your child’s new school all under one roof. When you're a civilian ... not so much.

By Natalie Gross

5 years ago

Rebootcamp Roundup: November 16

On this episode of Rebootcamp Roundup: New Senate bill would make GI Bill transfers easier than ever, the CLEP test could become a shortcut to college admissions for service members, new HBO doc puts much-needed face to the complex struggles of PTSD, and a nonprofit rolls out a mentorship program for military spouses.

By Natalie Gross

5 years ago