‘Bad paper’ discharge upgrades are taking too long. Can that be fixed?
The Army Discharge Review Board took an average of 34 months to adjudicate liberal consideration cases in 2024, the slowest turnaround among the services.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Another federal shutdown threat looms as Congress heads back to DC
Democratic leaders want answers on a path towards compromise on a host of federal budget fights before the end of next month.
‘Extraordinary circumstances’: DoD eyes inflation relief for vendors
A new Pentagon memo is opening the door to inflation relief for defense contractors working under fixed-price contracts.
By Joe Gould
Defense industry to launch inflation relief push in Congress
“Deterrence doesn’t work when we handcuff the Department of Defense’s hands," said one industry representative.
By Joe Gould
Top enlisted Marine gets an official home at historic DC barracks
The dedicated residence for the Marine senior enlisted adviser on the same compound as its top officer is a first among the military branches.
By Todd South
Iranian charged in plot to murder former National Security Advisor John Bolton
The murder-for-hire was reportedly in response to the U.S. assassination of Qassim Soleimani, commander of the Revolutionary Guard's elite Quds Force.
By J.D. Simkins
Now that PACT Act has passed, how soon will veterans see their benefits?
Some portions of the sweeping veterans policy measure will go into effect as soon as it becomes law. Others will take years.
Pentagon names new press secretary
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder will be the department's next press secretary.
By Joe Gould
500-plus drones, extra HIMARS headed to Ukraine in latest US package
Plans also call for long-term discussions over what future aircraft Ukrainian pilots could use.
Funding shortfalls could cause major readiness problems, leaders warn
Smaller budgets for training and maintenance could result in short-term savings but long-term larger costs.
5 officers censured for 2020 amphibious vehicle sinking that killed 8 Marines, 1 sailor
Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro said the punishment stemmed from the five officers’ “inadequate leadership and execution of their oversight duties."
By Todd South