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An airman counts cash for a customer’s withdrawal request as part of his immersion tour with the wing staff agency July 30, 2020, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey.

Lawmakers eyeing even more boosts to junior enlisted pay

Expect more conversation from House lawmakers in coming months about ways to bump up enlisted personnel paychecks.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

Pentagon boss to brief lawmakers on latest Ukraine threats

The briefings come amid ever-rising concerns about another Russian invasion of Ukraine.

By Leo Shane III

22 months ago

‘We need everybody’: Plans to make women register for potential military draft advance in policy bill

Both House and Senate lawmakers have offered support for the idea in recent months.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Defense spending increase, Afghanistan withdrawal dominate debate over defense policy measure

House Armed Services Committee advances 2022 National Defense Authorization Act.

By Joe Gould and Leo Shane III

2 years ago

House women veterans caucus wants action on Vanessa Guillen murder, sexual misconduct reforms

The only four women in the House to serve in the military worry that Army leaders aren't properly addressing the issues.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Lawmakers want to require Tricare to cover 3D mammograms

Female lawmakers seek the same coverage for 3D mammograms for Tricare beneficiaries as for patients in Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

By Patricia Kime

4 years ago