Bill would raise VA compensation for severely injured vets, survivorsA congressional bill would raise VA compensation for survivors and severely injured veterans, but lawmakers are sparring over its estimated cost. By Patricia Kime11 days ago
Afghan national in custody after shooting of 2 National Guard membersThe suspect has been identified by law enforcement as 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national who had been living in Washington state. 2 weeks ago
Airman behind famed ‘Burst of Joy’ photo dies at 92Retired Col. Robert L. Stirm, the man featured in the famous Vietnam War Pulitzer Prize-winning photo “Burst of Joy” has died. By Claire Barrett3 weeks ago
Air Force: Qatar air force facility in Idaho ‘in the works for years’The defense secretary's announcement that the U.S. will allow Qatar to build an air force facility in Idaho mirrors other ally accommodations.By Carla Babb9 weeks ago
DOD imposes burdensome rules, retaliation on home day cares, moms sayThe Pentagon said military families can help solve the child care shortage, but providers say over-the-top rules are driving them away.By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse2 months ago
US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials sayPentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”2 months ago