House passes budget bill for Veterans Affairs, military construction
The bill includes $450 billion for the VA, a 3% increase from the current fiscal year but less than the Trump administration requested.
By Patricia Kime
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House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026
Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.
Academy athletes could jump to pro sports right away under House plan
A proposal from House lawmakers would let academy athletes with professional sports offers serve in the reserves instead of on active duty.
Marine quick-response unit heads for home after Middle East deployment
The special-operations-capable 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked across three Navy ships, left the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday.
How deployed Marines are making do after grounding of Osprey aircraft
The grounding has left the Marine Corps without the aircraft it usually relies on for the speedy transport of people and equipment.
With Eisenhower renaming, Army’s 100+ years honoring Confederates ends
The Friday ceremony marked the conclusion of the post-renaming process.
By Davis Winkie
Marine unit leaves Kuwait exercise early because of ‘emerging events’
The special operations capable 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit faced a change of plans in the days after war broke out between Israel and Hamas.
Former Army linebacker makes Minnesota Vikings opening day roster
Carter was at at one time projected to become one of the highest-drafted Black Knights.
By J.D. Simkins
GOP budget bill would ban abortions, transgender services at VA
The $320 billion spending plan includes numerous provisions Democrats decried as political attacks on veterans.
Undrafted Army linebacker inks deal with the Minnesota Vikings
Andre Carter II, a senior edge rusher at West Point, was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent.
Navy removes Confederate name from Naval Academy building
The former Maury Hall has been renamed Carter Hall, after former midshipman and President Jimmy Carter.
Navy launches Chinese surveillance balloon salvage operation
The dock landing ship Carter Hall is spearheading the Navy’s balloon debris recovery efforts and collecting remnants near where it collapsed.
By Diana Stancy