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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.
AUKUS agreement requires submarine production boost, Franchetti says
She laid out the submarine production rate needed for AUKUS at her Senate hearing, though her confirmation is uncertain.
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.
Army, Navy and Marines all without top leaders due to Tuberville holds
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday retired on Monday with his replacement's confirmation stalled in an ongoing political fight.
After two years, still no timeline for transgender surgeries at VA
The medical procedures have been mired in bureaucratic delays since June 2021.
Defense secretary taps Pacific Fleet’s Paparo to be top Navy officer
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent Paparo's name to the White House last week, officials confirmed.
Are more mental health resources in store for limited-duty sailors?
The measure would require mental health provider billets for any units with 15 or more limited-duty status sailors.
By Diana Stancy
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.
Admiral defends non-binary officer against attacks from GOP lawmakers
This month, Lt. j.g. Audrey Knutson described participating in an LGBTQ spoken word night and sharing a personally written poem with the ship.
By Diana Stancy
Navy tests secret Project Overmatch tech with Carl Vinson strike group
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday said Project Overmatch is "in full swing, right now."
China’s neighbors seek expanded partnerships with US to deter, defend
The Pentagon’s efforts to improve U.S. force posture in the Pacific have yielded a flurry of major agreements, with allies motivated by China's behavior.
By Joe Gould