House progressives will have a few chances to hold down the defense budget this week, but it’s going to be an uphill fight. House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith says Gen. Mark Milley was just doing his job when he spoke to Chinese military leaders last year. The new Office of Personnel Management regulation allows agencies to use military spouse special hiring authorities in a broader range of cases. A congressional panel wants Pentagon leaders to look into the issue. More than 30 changes to GI Bill eligibility and payout rules were mandated by lawmakers late last year. The Air Force wants to turn Thompson's guide into an official document. Task Force Sinai's leaders were initially exempt from the policy. The Pentagon is making another push to get more troops vaccinated. For the first violation, mids face demerits, the loss of a weekend of liberty when it is restored and an additional seven days of restrictions when they are eased. Flight crews were seldom fond of biting or bladder evacuation by animals that seem more suited for the Serengeti or Amazon rainforest. Load More