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Officers whose nominations were blocked in Senate could get back pay
A Senate proposal would award retroactive pay and benefits to senior leaders who waited months for confirmation due to a political standoff.
Armed Services committees and the election: Here’s what we know
Stay tuned for updates as results for key congressional races continue to roll in. Will there be a major shakeup for the congressional Armed Services committees?
By Joe Gould
Russia wants probe on alleged South Korea airspace violation
Russia wants an investigation into South Korea’s allegation that a Russian military plane violated South Korean airspace, a senior lawmaker said Wednesday, citing Moscow’s acting ambassador. The U.S. called for close consultation between Washington and Seoul to deal with similar incidents in the future.
Ammo for the Marine Corps .50 caliber is getting a whole lot lighter
The company could deliver more than 2 million rounds in both ball and armor piercing over a three-year contract.
By Todd South
Is it time to end privatized military housing?
Lawmakers are voicing concerns about the military's reliance on outside contractors in the wake of reports of problems with housing quality.
This company is building ‘barrier-penetrating' 5.56mm rounds for the Marines
The bullets are for penetrating barriers such as windshields and doors while still retaining enough mass and energy to be lethal against the target.
By Todd South
Here’s when the Army will pick three companies to build the M16/M4 and SAW replacements for soldiers and Marines
Once selected, the three companies will have about two years to produce the weapon.
By Todd South
Veterans welcome? Less than 2 percent of Capitol Hill staffers have military experience
Veteran representation on congressional staff trails far behind other federal agencies.
Trump ‘may’ declare emergency to redirect Pentagon funds to border wall
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he may yet declare a national emergency to get around Congress and build a border wall, if spending talks fail.
By Joe Gould
The Army’s SAW and M4 replacements will both fire this more accurate and deadly round
The new round will put soldier ranges out to 600 meters, twice as far as the effective range of the M4.
By Todd South
Marines ‘hang’ flash-bang mortar rounds for first time
The rounds bring to bear the equivalent of 14 stun grenades simultaneously.
By Kyle Rempfer