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House Dems offer bill to keep transgender troops in the ranks

The legislation could force a public vote by House defense lawmakers on whether transgender individuals should be allowed to serve in the military.

By Leo Shane III

3 days ago

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Senators demand new investigation into former Gen. Milley’s conduct

Republican lawmakers are asking for punishment against the former Joint Chiefs Chairman for perceived moves undermining civilian control of the military.

By Leo Shane III

3 days ago

Veteran gets prison for punching police during Capitol riot

Mark Leffingwell served in the Marines before joining the Army National Guard.

By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press

3 years ago

Pentagon taps Bloomberg to head Defense Innovation Board

Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has been named chairman of the Defense Innovation Board, which is part of the latest tranche of Pentagon advisory boards Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is restarting.

3 years ago

Fewer veterans were in homeless shelters last year. Was COVID the reason?

Federal officials saw a 10 percent decrease in sheltered homeless veterans in January 2021.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Political football? Arizona AG says governor can send armed troops to border.

The formal legal opinion from Attorney General Mark Brnovich does not hold the force of law.

3 years ago

Former Pentagon chief Mark Esper drops lawsuit over memoir

The book, “A Sacred Oath,” will be published in May, Esper’s lawyer, Mark S. Zaid said.

3 years ago

New burn pit bill promises immediate help for vets, but some call ‘BS’

The new Senate proposal is at odds with a more ambitious House plan to address toxic exposure injuries.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Pentagon boss to brief lawmakers on latest Ukraine threats

The briefings come amid ever-rising concerns about another Russian invasion of Ukraine.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Biden calls for release of US hostage, a Navy veteran, in Afghanistan

Navy veteran Mark Frerichs, a civil engineer and contractor from Lombard, Illinois, was kidnapped in January 2020 from the capital of Kabul.

3 years ago

Russia can now attack Ukraine with ‘very little warning,’ Pentagon leaders warn

U.S. defense leaders warned Friday that President Vladimir Putin “clearly now has the ability” to have his forces invade Ukraine with “very, very little warning,” but that U.S., NATO and Ukrainian forces stand ready to respond if that happens.

By Joe Gould and Meghann Myers

3 years ago

SOCOM boss tests positive for COVID-19

Army Gen. Richard Clarke is working from home, with mild symptoms, after testing positive Sunday.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago