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Dem senator to oppose military honors for Capitol rioter Ashli Babbitt

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Marine Corps veteran, has expressed disgust at plans to honor participants in the Jan. 6 insurrection attempt.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

Senator vows to hold all VA nominees over planned staff cuts

Plans to cut more than 80,000 staffers from VA offices would severely hurt benefits delivery, said Arizona Democrat Sen. Ruben Gallego, a Marine Corps vet.

By Leo Shane III

9 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 Jowers

11 months ago

Space Force must grow to counter China and Russia, lawmaker says

House Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., said the service is not sized to meet increasing threats from China and Russia.

By Courtney Albon

12 months ago

Congress will open next session with more veterans than two years ago

Advocates say the surprise increase in lawmakers with military backgrounds is a positve sign for the veteran community.

By Leo Shane III

13 months ago

Republican lawmakers urge Army leaders to improve barracks conditions

A 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 Lehrfeld

18 months ago