AUSA donates more than $1 million for conference travel amid shutdownThe donation, which comes as troops may miss paychecks amid the government shutdown, will allow soldiers to attend the association's annual conference. By Carla Babb3 weeks ago
House passes $893 billion defense policy bill with war powers repeal Only a handful of Democrats supported the defense authorization bill plan, because of social issue fights included in the measure. By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Troops will be drug tested for psychedelic mushroom use, Pentagon saysPsilocin will be added to drug testing panels for service members as of Oct. 1, according to a Pentagon memo.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher8 weeks ago
Carrier landings no longer required for Navy pilots’ Wings of GoldGraduated pilots will now complete the carrier qualification during follow on training at their fleet replacement squadron, a Navy spokesperson said.By Riley Ceder2 months ago
White House officials to attend funeral of Afghan vet turned advocateAfter Army Sgt. Michael Verardo was injured in Afghanistan in 2010, his family spent years pushing for better care for veterans and caregivers. By Leo Shane III2 months ago
Another federal shutdown threat looms as Congress heads back to DCDemocratic leaders want answers on a path towards compromise on a host of federal budget fights before the end of next month. By Leo Shane III2 months ago