Pentagon presses Congress for Ukraine funding, citing dire situationPentagon leaders told Congress that Ukraine and Israel both desperately need weapons being held up by a failure to pass a funding package.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press2 weeks ago
Lawmakers push for cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next yearLegislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Top US military officer speaks with Chinese counterpartThe video call between Gen. CQ Brown and Gen. Liu Zhenli is the first senior military communications between the U.S. and China since August 2022.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press5 months ago
US envoys work for scale-down of Israel-Hamas warU.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin discussed with Israeli leaders ways to scale back major combat operations in Gaza.By Tara Copp and Melanie Lidman5 months ago
US military leaders press Israel to shift from major combatJoint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown will join Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin for meetings in Israel.By Tara Copp, AP5 months ago
VA pledges investigation into crisis line after whistleblower concernsThe Government Accountability Office is also expected to launch an investigation into the suicide prevention hotline.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Vets calling crisis line get lost in system, whistleblowers warnA government watchdog group has promised to investigate the claims.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Joint Chiefs chairman hopeful about resuming military talks with ChinaGen. CQ Brown says he has conveyed his desire to restart the dialogue in a letter to his Chinese counterpart, and that he’s “hopeful.”6 months ago
No timeline exists to confirm top leaders for Navy, Air Force Concerns about a looming government shutdown are pushing military nomination work to the side for now.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Milley leaves Joint Chiefs with a legacy of controversy, consequence The Joint Chiefs Chairman steps down this week after four years of fights with Trump and tensions around the globe.By Leo Shane III and Jonathan Lehrfeld7 months ago
Bill would ease federal loan forgiveness process for troops, vetsCritics say defense and education officials need more coordination to improve the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Dems weigh batch votes to bypass Tuberville for remaining nomineesAfter the Senate confirmed three joint chiefs, Democrats are strategizing how to confirm the hundreds of other military nominees held up by Tuberville.By Bryant Harris8 months ago