Bill would raise VA compensation for severely injured vets, survivors
A congressional bill would raise VA compensation for survivors and severely injured veterans, but lawmakers are sparring over its estimated cost.
By Patricia Kime
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US Marine Corps stands up 3 new combat logistics companies in Japan
The activation comes as part of the Corps' Force Design 2030 recalibration toward agile logistics in the contested island chains of the Pacific.
US Army wants to manufacture 30,000 155mm cluster shells per year
The XM1208 cluster shell, which carries nine M99 Advanced Submunitions, is designed to be fired from both the M109A6/7 Paladin and M777A2 howitzers.
By Michael Peck
Air Force practices operating from cut-off bases in fierce future war
The Air Force's agile combat employment concept would prepare units to operate from dispersed, austere bases in a war against a major adversary like China.
Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance
In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.
By Karen Jowers
Why Army logistics need to think like combat units to survive drones
On a drone battlefield, supply units must train for survivability and move like maneuver formations, an Army officer argues.
By Michael Peck