Lawmaker presses Army to explore permanent armor presence in EuropeRep. Don Bacon urged the Army to “give serious consideration” to basing armor units overseas after Army Times investigated suicides in tank units.By Davis Winkie5 weeks ago
Lawmakers press Biden for quality of life focus in next defense budgetMembers want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements.By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Lawmakers press for junior enlisted pay boost as soon as possibleMilitary pay proposals pending in Congress might face difficulty becoming law because of the budget complications involved.By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Troop pay, housing problems lead senior enlisted leaders’ concernsLawmakers are weighing possible changes to military compensation systems as a way to improve families' quality of life.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Lawmakers push for better mental health care for new momsThe move is one of several proposals expected in coming months from members of a House panel focused on military quality of life issues.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Military quality of life a key focus of Congress in 2024A special House panel has been examining the issue for the last year.By Leo Shane III4 months ago