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Top Marine’s deployment plans face familiar wrinkle: Inert Navy ships

Amphibious ships have fallen below a readiness rate of 50% due to maintenance and procurement backlogs.

3 weeks ago

White House, DOD deny that Hegseth leaked military secrets in chat app

Administration officials acknowledged that top leaders used a non-government group chat to coordinate ahead of military airstrikes in Yemen.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

5 weeks ago

More military children will soon have access to DOD-operated schools

A new program ends a blanket requirement that families must live on base in order for their children to attend DOD schools.

By Karen Jowers

3 months ago

Space Force must grow to counter China and Russia, lawmaker says

House Armed Services Chairman Mike Rogers, R-Ala., said the service is not sized to meet increasing threats from China and Russia.

By Courtney Albon

4 months ago

Medical care limits for transgender minors complicate defense bill

A provision in the must-pass defense measure would block certain military medical care options for transgender youth.

By Leo Shane III

5 months ago

Will senior enlisted troops see a targeted pay boost in 2026?

After lawmakers agreed to plans to boost pay for junior enlisted troops, they are now shifting focus to more senior enlisted members.

By Leo Shane III and Noah Robertson

5 months ago