US military to expand by more than 30,000 troops this year
Congress is backing increases to the size of the military, having passed and proposed final legislation that will raise and fund rises in end strength.
By Patricia Kime
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China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
The Pentagon's latest annual report on the People’s Liberation Army described China’s recent buildup as “historic.”
By Tanya Noury
Pentagon reports what it believes is first death of someone working for DoD who tested positive for COVID-19
“To the best of our knowledge, this is the first death of someone working for DoD who had tested positive for COVID-19,” officials tell Military Times.
By Howard Altman
130 House members want 24 percent more F-35s procured in FY21
Congressional members want the defense committees to support an increase in the number of planes bought this upcoming fiscal year.
By Aaron Mehta
Soldiers can apply for hardship, isolation allowance if impacted by stop-move policy
The stop-move policy has thrown many soldiers’ lives in limbo.
By Kyle Rempfer
US naval officer sues over military transgender ban
A U.S. naval officer who is facing involuntary discharge because of a policy restricting transgender people from military service has filed a lawsuit that aims to force defense officials to allow her to continue serving.
Moving associations seek federal relief after Defense Department PCS stop order
The International Association of Movers and the American Moving and Storage Association said “DoD’s Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) represent roughly 20% of all moves globally," with the halt order having “a massive impact on the future financial viability, and structural capacity of the household goods moving industry.” They are seeking over $186 million in relief.
By Dylan Gresik
Trump’s $46 billion coronavirus aid request includes $8 billion for the Pentagon
The White House submitted an emergency funding request to Congress late Tuesday for an added $45.8 billion, with $8.3 billion in it for the Defense Department ― all to address the coronavirus pandemic.
By Joe Gould
Problems teleworking is creating for DoD network
With an increased number of DoD employees teleworking, the network is being heavily taxed, a top cybersecurity official said.
By Mark Pomerleau