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Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House plan
House lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay.
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
Lawmaker presses Army to explore permanent armor presence in Europe
Rep. Don Bacon urged the Army to “give serious consideration” to basing armor units overseas after Army Times investigated suicides in tank units.
By Davis Winkie
White House set to release next year’s budget plans on Monday
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 11, 2024.
Lawmaker who claims to be a retired rear admiral was actually demoted
Since retiring from the Navy, Rep. Ronny Jackson has claimed to be a retired one-star admiral. But records show he was reduced in rank to captain.
Austin says he expected his staff would notify of hospitalization
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin blamed his staff for the lack of communication following his hospitalization last month.
Lawmakers set to question Austin on decision to hide cancer diagnosis
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Feb. 26, 2024.
Lawmakers press Biden for quality of life focus in next defense budget
Members want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements.
White House urges calm over Russian space weapon threat
The House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday warned about a “serious national security threat” facing America.
Lawmakers explore how artificial intelligence can boost care for vets
Lawmakers questioned VA officials on best practices for employing artificial intelligence technology to improve health care and benefits.
Legal challenges may nullify military votes for Trump in 2 primaries
Will your absentee vote for Trump be counted if he's kicked off the ballot in Colorado or Maine?
By Karen Jowers