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Vietnam veterans group criticizes ‘Honor and Remember’ flag, others call it a ‘powerful’ symbol

The flag is being proposed as a national symbol of remembrance for service members and veterans who died as a result of their military service.

By Nikki Wentling

14 days ago

Following an outbreak, lawmakers push to require flu vaccine for all service members in budget bill provision

After a recent flu outbreak sickened 284 trainees and killed one, lawmakers move to revert the flu vaccination policy to be required again for all.

By Cristina Stassis

2 weeks ago

Debate over women in combat prompts NDAA battles

The amendments follow Hegseth’s order that all the services develop gender-neutral physical fitness standards for all troops in ground combat roles.

By Hope Hodge Seck

3 weeks ago

House committee advances spending bill with cuts to Air Force flying hours, other programs

The House Appropriations Committee approved their spending bill that saw cuts to select Air Force programs and budget requests, while boosting others.

By Cristina Stassis

3 weeks ago

House backs $1.55 billion to revive E-7 Wedgetail, spares Navy Hawkeye

The White House budget office wants to raid a Navy radar-plane account and a classified Air Force line to pull the E-7 Wedgetail back from the dead.

By Michael Scanlon

3 weeks ago

Senate eyes Hegseth travel cuts without probes into Iran school bombing, boat strikes

Senate lawmakers added a provision in the NDAA that would restrict Hegseth's travel expenses until the department releases certain operational information.

By Cristina Stassis

4 weeks ago