Barracks improvements, installation safety top priorities for military construction budget The $21.5 billion budget request for military barracks would address a backlog of construction and repairs, logistics leaders said.By Patricia Kime25 minutes ago
US Navy could run out of money by July, top officer warnsChief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle told lawmakers at a budget hearing Tuesday that the Navy might have to modify training and operations.By Riley Ceder22 hours ago
Contractor awarded $3.5 billion to build out US Coast Guard’s Arctic Security Cutters fleetThe five cutters to be delivered by Davie Defense will represent a new class of Arctic icebreakers.By Claire Barrett23 hours ago
Role of Indo-Pacific air defenders has evolved dramatically, US Army commander saysBrig. Gen. William Parker, 94th AAMDC chief, recalled an old air defense building bearing a "Will work for food" sign, a stark contrast to the role today.By Cristina Stassis and J.D. Simkins26 hours ago
Coast Guard bans kratom, similar drugs immediately Kratom is not a federally controlled substance in the U.S. and is available legally in 44 states in vape shops, other retail stores and online.By Patricia Kime2 days ago
Defense contractors have donated millions to members of Congress, new report findsThe defense industry donations make up only a small percentage of the cash going to Congress, however, according to OpenSecrets. By Ellen Ioanes2 days ago