After delay, Senate confirms Sam Brown to lead VA memorial affairs The combat-wounded veteran and former Senate hopeful will oversee operations at hundreds of VA cemeteries and memorial sites. By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Lawmaker: Tricare West problems ‘actively harming military readiness’A Washington lawmaker wants answers from the Defense Health Agency about what it's doing to address problems plaguing the TriWest transition.By Karen Jowers9 months ago
Space Force must grow to counter China and Russia, lawmaker saysHouse Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., said the service is not sized to meet increasing threats from China and Russia.By Courtney Albon10 months ago
Republican lawmakers urge Army leaders to improve barracks conditionsA letter sent to Army leadership by a dozen Republican lawmakers requested swift action be taken to improve the conditions of barracks across the service.By Jonathan Lehrfeld16 months ago
House says no to returning Confederate memorial to ArlingtonAn amendment to the House version of the annual defense bill that would return a Confederate memorial to Arlington National Cemetery failed to pass.By Jonathan Lehrfeld17 months ago
Former President Obama surprises volunteers at Memorial Day eventObama joined local veterans groups and scouts in a volunteer event at a Virginia cemetery ahead of Memorial Day.By Leo Shane III17 months ago
