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Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislation
Lawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans’ toxic exposure benefits.
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Outgoing WWP leader sees continued strain on vets, but more support
Mike Linnington leaves Wounded Warrior Project after eight years of dramatic improvements for injured veterans, but numerous challenges remain.
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Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delays
Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.
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Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rush
If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.
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Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget plan
Under the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.
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Fixing subpar barracks at top of the Marine Corps’ budget wish list
The money would come on top of the $274 million for barracks restoration in the service’s official budget request.
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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.
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Lawmakers push VA to improve military sexual assault response
A bipartisan group of lawmakers want VA leaders to step up outreach efforts to military sexual trauma victims, calling it a critical need.
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Afghanistan withdrawal errors came despite military concerns
Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021.
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Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixes
Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.
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Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislation
Lawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans’ toxic exposure benefits.
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Outgoing WWP leader sees continued strain on vets, but more support
Mike Linnington leaves Wounded Warrior Project after eight years of dramatic improvements for injured veterans, but numerous challenges remain.
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Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delays
Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.
-
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rush
If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.
-
Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget plan
Under the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.
-
Fixing subpar barracks at top of the Marine Corps’ budget wish list
The money would come on top of the $274 million for barracks restoration in the service’s official budget request.
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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.
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Lawmakers push VA to improve military sexual assault response
A bipartisan group of lawmakers want VA leaders to step up outreach efforts to military sexual trauma victims, calling it a critical need.
-
Afghanistan withdrawal errors came despite military concerns
Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021.
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Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixes
Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.
-
Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislation
Lawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans’ toxic exposure benefits.
-
Outgoing WWP leader sees continued strain on vets, but more support
Mike Linnington leaves Wounded Warrior Project after eight years of dramatic improvements for injured veterans, but numerous challenges remain.
-
Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delays
Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.
-
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rush
If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.
-
Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget plan
Under the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.
-
Fixing subpar barracks at top of the Marine Corps’ budget wish list
The money would come on top of the $274 million for barracks restoration in the service’s official budget request.
-
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.
-
Lawmakers push VA to improve military sexual assault response
A bipartisan group of lawmakers want VA leaders to step up outreach efforts to military sexual trauma victims, calling it a critical need.
-
Afghanistan withdrawal errors came despite military concerns
Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021.
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Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixes
Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.
