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Defense Secretary makes final pitch on FY25 military budget this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 6, 2024.
Congress wants US Air Force to better explain reorganization plans
The Air Force says this reorganization is needed to prepare it for a fight against China, but lawmakers say they need to hear more about these plans.
Senior leaders worry DOD pay models don’t reflect demands on troops
Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age.
US and allies down dozens of Houthi drones in Red Sea showdown
U.S. and coalition forces took out a steady stream of Houthi attack drones Saturday.
The sea drone that’s lifting Ukraine morale as it hunts Russian ships
The Magura is 18 feet long, has a range of up to 500 miles and a 440 pound payload.
By Barry Hatton
How the Navy’s current Red Sea clashes parallel the 1980s
The Navy’s moves against the Houthis mirrors the sea service's Middle East operations in the 1980s.
February Red Sea recap: A busy month for Navy against Houthi attacks
The Navy destroyed dozens of Houthi drones and missiles in February during a relentless month of engagements with the militant group.
More VA health care, GI Bill eligiblity could keep vets out of jail
A commission studying the problem of post-military incarceration says better support programs could help many veterans.
GI Bill rule change could upend requirements for online-only classes
A move by VA officials to simplify rules for the Post-9/11 GI Bill could cause new problems, advocates warn.
4 charged with transporting Iranian-made weapons appear in US court
The four crew members were allegedly onboard a dhow during a seizure mission in which two Navy SEALs died earlier this year.
US, UK strikes on Houthi sites in Yemen answer Red Sea attacks
American and British fighter jets hit sites in eight locations, targeting missiles, launchers, rockets, drones and air defense systems.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP