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Transgender vets threaten to sue VA over delay in surgery options
VA officials announced plans to provide gender conforming surgeries more than two years ago, but have not moved ahead on the promise.
Affected by Tuberville’s confirmation holds? We want to hear from you
Hundreds of military members and their families have been affected by Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blockage of normally routine military confirmations.
After two years, still no timeline for transgender surgeries at VA
The medical procedures have been mired in bureaucratic delays since June 2021.
Joint chiefs vacancies loom amid Tuberville’s Senate standoff
Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military confirmations could create as many as five joint chiefs vacancies. Here's what happens next.
Military veterans defend American elections as poll workers
Recruiting veterans to work as poll workers could harness the energy of veterans looking for new ways to serve their country.
By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse
Task force seeks lighter Javelin missiles, robot dogs for infantry
The Close Combat Lethality Task Force serves as lead advocate for infantry, close-combat programs.
By Todd South
Pentagon to swap out nuclear boss, Europe commander and more
Three combatant commands are preparing to welcome new leaders, pending Senate confirmation.
European Command nominee doesn’t foresee more troops there under expanded NATO
Lt. Gen. Christopher Cavoli suggested more joint exercises, but not necessarily more permanent basing.
Trump denies new claims he wanted US military to attack protesters
Former President Donald Trump denied his defense secretary's accusations that he wanted U.S. military members to shoot protestors during civil rights demonstrations in summer 2020, but declined comment on Mark Esper's assertion that he suggested using missiles to attack drug cartels in Mexico.
Trump officials gave improper national security loans to trucking firm, lawmakers allege
The report accuses officials of overruling Pentagon recommendations to give $700 million in low-interest loans to YRC Worldwide Inc., now known as Yellow Corp.
Esper joins venture capital firm Red Cell
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has joined the Washington-based venture capital firm Red Cell Partners as a partner and chairman of its national security practice, the firm announced Wednesday.
By Joe Gould