A viral photo of uniformed Marines at an event at former President Donald Trump's Florida home was not a violation of military rules, officials said. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 15, 2024. In this op-ed, the author argues that organized efforts to address extremism in the military should be revitalized. By Samantha Olson
3 weeks ago A new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families. The top general for U.S. forces in Europe told Congress Wednesday that Ukraine may be outgunned 10 to 1 by Russia within a matter of weeks. By Tara Copp, AP
3 weeks ago The head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces. Republicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024. Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain. Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age. Load More