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Dem senator to oppose military honors for Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Marine Corps veteran, has expressed disgust at plans to honor participants in the Jan. 6 insurrection attempt.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Senator vows to hold all VA nominees over planned staff cuts

Plans to cut more than 80,000 staffers from VA offices would severely hurt benefits delivery, said Arizona Democrat Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Marine Corps vet.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

Congress will open next session with more veterans than two years ago

Advocates say the surprise increase in lawmakers with military backgrounds is a positve sign for the veteran community.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

Lawmakers demand answers on unpaid National Guard bonuses

“It is absolutely unacceptable that the National Guard has not paid thousands of soldiers and veterans the enlistment bonuses they were promised.”

By Sarah Sicard

23 months ago

How old Army admin systems mangled the names of fallen Latino soldiers

The Army's new personnel system can correctly render Latino names, but that won't undo decades of damage.

By Davis Winkie and Zamone Perez

2 years ago

House seeks to codify quiet military aid to US-friendly militias

Draft legislation in the House NDAA would codify into law special operations for irregular warfare against Russia and China.

By Bryant Harris

2 years ago