Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixesBoth House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.By Leo Shane III10 days ago
Top Marine general returns to work, 4 months after cardiac arrestThis is the first time since July 2023 that the Marine Corps’ top two positions have been filled by leaders on full duty status.By Irene Loewenson3 weeks ago
Turkey F-16 sale to proceed after Senate voteThe Senate overwhelmingly rejected a resolution to block the sale of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey after Ankara approved Sweden's NATO accession.By Bryant Harris4 weeks ago
US sees ‘footprints’ of Iran-backed group in Tower 22 drone attackThe Defense Intelligence Agency in August showed reporters remnants of Iranian drones discovered in Ukraine, after Russian use, and Iraq.By Colin Demarest8 weeks ago
Marine Corps’ Japan-based force gets new 3-star leaderLt. Gen. Roger Turner, whose promotion had been among hundreds blocked by one senator, took over III Marine Expeditionary Force on Friday.By Irene Loewenson2 months ago
Senators question legality of Biden’s Houthi strikes in YemenSome lawmakers argue Biden needs congressional authorization to strike Yemen's Houthis amid reports the White House is planning a months-long campaign.By Bryant Harris2 months ago