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Family of Navy vet who died after police knelt on neck settles lawsuit
Family members of Angelo Qunito settled a federal lawsuit against the city of Antioch for $7.5 million.
Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’
A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.
By Karen Jowers
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
Army adds cognitive test to track new soldier brain health
The assessment will establish a baseline measure for evaluating exposure to brain trauma over time.
By Todd South
US Naval Community College launches health science program
The Navy’s community college is partnering with Western Governors University to provide sailors with an associate degree in health science.
By Diana Stancy
Annual defense authorization work to ramp up in the next few weeks
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 15, 2024.
Feds to make moving government jobs abroad easier for military spouses
The Pentagon and State Department will make it easier for military spouses to take federal civilian jobs overseas following a permanent change of station.
By Karen Jowers
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House plan
A new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.
Ukraine will soon be outgunned without help, top Europe general says
The top general for U.S. forces in Europe told Congress Wednesday that Ukraine may be outgunned 10 to 1 by Russia within a matter of weeks.
By Tara Copp, AP