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Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdog
Cheryl Mason's shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.
Watchdog to investigate Hegseth’s sharing of airstrike info on Signal
The Defense Inspector General's Office will look into whether the defense secretary improperly shared sensitive information on the commercial app.
Marine writes book aiming to clear his name after bloody Iraq ambush
Lance Cpl. Jonathan Phillips spent 20 months in prison, half of that in solitary confinement.
By Todd South
Watchdog blasts VA leaders for exaggerating budget shortfall last year
Investigators said that VA officials had enough budget flexibility all of last year despite repeated warnings of a possible funding shortfall.
Air Force sees historic recruitment surge with delayed entry program
The service is also shipping more new recruits off to basic military training on a weekly basis than it did two years ago, officials said.
‘F’ for fighter: Air Force combat drones get novel mission designation
“It may just be symbolic, but we are telling the world we are leaning into a new chapter of aerial warfare," said Chief of Staff Gen. Dave Allvin.
Opinion
America needs military lawyers willing to uphold its principles
The authors of this op-ed argue the U.S. military is only at its best when lethality works in concert with its longstanding compliance of wartime laws.
By Patrick Leahy and Lt. Gen. Robert G. Gard Jr. (Ret.)
Senator invites fired VA inspector general as guest for Trump speech
Michael Missal served as the VA's top watchdog for eight years, during which he identified $45 billion in potential savings and questionable expenditures.
Army prep course jeopardized health of recruits, IG says
Trainees with body fat compositions that exceeded the allowed amount were admitted to the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course.
By Riley Ceder
Amid tense presidential transition, Army chief focused on warfighting
Facing questions about new military executive orders, the Army chief of staff said only that he was focused on preparing the service for future conflict.
By Todd South