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Senator ‘alarmed’ about barracks privatization, seeks answers from DOD
Given the Defense Department's history with family housing privatization, the Pentagon should "move cautiously," one senator said.
By Karen Jowers
Opinion
Why service members deserve the right to repair
Service members need the tools, parts and authority to make immediate fixes themselves, without having to navigate red tape
By Lt. Col. Cindy Serrano Roberts (ret.)
Lawmakers condemn Trump’s use of Guard, active-duty troops in LA
Critics warn that the president's decision to mobilize Guard troops over the California governor's objections sets a "troubling precedent."
Senate hearing could decide whether Hegseth becomes defense secretary
The Senate Armed Services Committee will hold a confirmation hearing for Trump's defense secretary pick next Tuesday.
Oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor dies at 105
Fair winds and following seas, Mr. Warren Upton. There are now only 15 Pearl Harbor survivors still with us.
Congress finalizes sweeping bill to help veteran caregivers
The measure to expand assistance for veteran caregivers easily passed both the House and Senate, and now heads to the White House to become law.
VA plans to expand caregiver benefits, postpone program discharges
Rules surrounding VA's caregiver support have been in limbo for more than two years after families complained about harsh eligibility guidelines.
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.
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.
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.
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