Army expanding ‘Transformation in Contact’ initiative to Army Guard
Army Guard units are being identified for the service's brigade modernization effort.
By Todd South
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Navy’s preliminary budget undercuts shipbuilding, senator says
The future looks murky for Navy shipbuilding due to budgetary uncertainty amid lagging ship production, Sen. Roger Wicker said at a recent hearing.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, top Republican defense voice, dies at 89
During the Trump administration, Inhofe served as chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
By Ken Miller
Congressman’s former commander confirms disputed Bronze Star
Rep. Troy Nehls claims he received two Bronze Stars, but a news investigation found only one in his official military records.
By Isaac Yu, The Texas Tribune
Troops may face inflated drug costs under Tricare, lawmakers say
Is the Tricare pharmacy contractor hurting troops and their families by squeezing out competition?
By Karen Jowers
Texas Congressman defends military record amid combat badge scandal
U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls has apparently stopped wearing a Combat Infantryman Badge that the Army revoked and removed from his service record last year.
By Isaac Yu, The Texas Tribune
House shoots down amendment to cut F-35 purchase
Meanwhile, there's talk of authorizing the defense secretary to seize Lockheed Martin's intellectual property.
US expected to bolster Ukraine’s defense with $150M in munitions
The latest military aid package comes as Russia is accusing Ukraine of using U.S.-provided munitions to strike inside Russia or Russian-held territory.
By Tara Copp, AP
Tight congressional calendar squeezes lawmakers’ defense work
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 24, 2024.
Airmen flying B-52 bombers should be more comfortable, lawmakers say
There are plenty of upgrades coming for the B-52. Now lawmakers want to make sure airmen's comfort is on that list.
By Riley Ceder