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Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipends
House lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the Senate
Defense, VA budget work begins on Capitol Hill as Congress returns
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024.
US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actions
The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.
Combatant commanders head to Capitol Hill to face budget questions
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024.
Lawmakers push Pentagon for overdue data on tanker suicide rates
Lawmakers are urging the Pentagon to comply with federal law so they can take action on systemic suicide risks.
By Davis Winkie
Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacks
Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.
Top Marine general returns to work, 4 months after cardiac arrest
This is the first time since July 2023 that the Marine Corps’ top two positions have been filled by leaders on full duty status.
Senate confirms Paparo as new INDOPACOM commander
The move came without objection in a voice vote late Wednesday night.
This soldier repeatedly ran into a burning building to save others
The single mother of five didn't hesitate to go back into the building to help others.
By Todd South
Lighten the load: The Army’s plan to save time by shedding excess gear
To save time and ditch unneeded gear, the Army recently began a pilot program to expedite removing excess equipment from unit inventories.
By Todd South