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Federal watchdog to investigate Osprey’s safety record after crash
Lawmakers asked the Government Accountability Office to look into the fleet's history in December.
Troops could get payouts for medical malpractice aboard ships
The proposal builds on earlier reforms to how military malpractice cases are handled.
Elaine Luria wants to fight for a stronger Navy — but first she has to get reelected
Rep. Elaine Luria is one of the U.S. Navy’s staunchest proponents, but also one of its most ruthless critics.
By Joe Gould
The congressional fight to scrap littoral combat ships isn’t over
Congress appears poised to save five littoral combat ships from an early retirement, but the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee is saying that the fight to ditch the ships is not yet over.
New legislation aims to give drone crews tax-free combat pay
Pilots and sensor operators in any branch of the armed forces, who work on any RPA fleet used in designated areas of conflict, would be eligible for tax-free income.
Military abortion options expected to be debated in annual defense bill process
Democratic lawmakers have already been pushing for military leaders to ensure access to abortion services for troops stationed in states hoping to outlaw the procedure.
Pentagon’s fuel prices rose $3 billion amid inflationary pressures
Spiking fuel prices will cost the Pentagon $3 billion more than expected, and it will have to go to Congress for more money, a senior official said in congressional testimony on Wednesday.
By Joe Gould
Bipartisan trio in Congress wants more action on Army Alaska’s suicide problem
Army Alaska’s 17 suicide deaths among about 11,000 soldiers represents a disproportionately high rate for the service.
By Davis Winkie