Barracks problems take center stage at military readiness hearing'I want Marines focused on bullets on bad guys, not managing HVAC systems.'By Zamone Perez3 days ago
Pentagon says no civilians killed in US military operations in 2022The Pentagon said it's unlikely that U.S. military operations caused civilian casualties in more than a dozen instances around the world in 2022.By Jonathan Lehrfeld6 days ago
Troops are still waiting weeks for off-base mental health appointmentsA new government watchdog report found troops waited more than two weeks for an urgent appointment off base.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
New Tricare contracts to start next January, promising better careNew Tricare contracts aim to improve access to health care, clinical quality and patient safety, as well as increase military readiness.By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Upcoming congressional breaks could endanger budget deal talksDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 5, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
$50M+ improperly spent on DOD credit cards during COVID pandemicIn one instance, funds were spent to investigate a sinkhole, according to a recent Defense Department Inspector General report.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Federal offices to shut Saturday unless Congress acts quicklyThe House and Senate have until Friday night to pass another short-term budget extension or trigger a partial government shutdown.By Leo Shane III and Molly Weisner4 months ago
Lawmakers return to DC with new shutdown deadlines loomingDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Jan. 8, 2024.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Why was Defense Secretary Austin’s hospital stay kept secret for days?Members of Congress and Pentagon leaders were unaware for days that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin had been hospitalized since Monday.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 months ago
New year brings same government shutdown threatsCongress enters 2024 without a clear plan for federal spending, just a few weeks before another budget deadline.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Senators say DOD has a ‘long way to go’ to fix military housing issuesSenators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
House votes to prevent a government shutdownThe Senate is expected to approve the proposal by week’s end, effectively pushing a final showdown over government funding to the new year.6 months ago