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What a second Trump presidency could mean for the defense budget

Republicans follow different philosophies when it comes to government spending, including on the military.

House members push senators to back better pay for junior enlisted

In a letter to Senate leaders, House lawmakers said the military must enact more quality-of-life reforms to ensure the health of troops and their families.

Opinion

Future of US defense depends on culture shift prioritizing innovation

Congress and DOD must recalibrate their defense technology acquisition approach, senior members of the House Armed Services Committee argue in this op-ed.

Opinion

Junior enlisted pay raise will strengthen the current and future force

A junior enlisted pay raise should be part of a broader defense investment, not an "either-or" choice, Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly (ret.) writes in this op-ed.

Opinion

Veterans health records need progress, not congressional sabotage

The overly cautious delays of the VA's new electronic health records system must end, AMVETS National Executive Director Joe Chenelly writes in this op-ed.

House leaders urge White House to share more tech with Australia, UK

Two top Republican lawmakers in the House say the U.S. restrictions on arms exports could hinder competition with China.

Here are all the veterans running for Congress in 2024

More than 180 candidates with military backgrounds are vying for seats in the House and Senate.

Fewer vets will be on the November ballot for Congress this year

Of the 75 congressional candidates this cycle with a combat zone deployment, 62 of them served in Iraq, Afghanistan or both.

Navy decommissions cruiser Leyte Gulf after nearly 40 years of service

Have a nice retirement, Leyte Gulf.

What will the surge of US forces to the Middle East cost the military?

The Pentagon says its surge in forces has helped avert a regional war. But officials warn that it could wear down the services.