VA facilities struggle to staff mental health, nursing, safety positions, watchdog findsMore than half of the Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers have reported severe staffing shortages, the Office of Inspector General finds. By Patricia Kime5 days ago
The US Navy has battled operational tempo ordeals for years. The Iran war exposed the flaws.Carrier availability and decisions made during the Iran war have exacerbated the US Navy's longstanding struggles with a frenzied operational tempo.By Riley Ceder and Natalie Oliverio4 weeks ago
Senator warns of government shutdown over dispute on fiscal 2027 defense budgetSen. John Kennedy, R-La., said that leaders should prepare for a government shutdown as lawmakers disagree on a defense budget increase.By Cristina Stassis3 months ago
Creating a separate Cyber Force would require $10 billion and a minimum of 1 year, report saysTwo D.C. think tanks examined a proposed implementation plan for an independent U.S. Cyber Force as some lawmakers push for its creation.By Cristina Stassis4 months ago
US airman found dead on Yokota Air BaseAirman 1st Class Sean S. Chase was discovered unresponsive on Saturday in an on-base dormitory at Yokota Air Base, Japan.By Cristina Stassis4 months ago
US special operations leaders frustrated by inability to modify their own equipmentThe military must wait for manufacturers to fix or upgrade equipment, leaving them with outdated capabilities as technology evolves quickly, they said.By Michael Peck4 months ago
