Barracks problems take center stage at military readiness hearing'I want Marines focused on bullets on bad guys, not managing HVAC systems.'By Zamone Perez33 hours ago
FY25 defense budget work to ramp up after security supplemental finishDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 30, 2024.By Leo Shane III5 days ago
Annual defense authorization work to ramp up in the next few weeksDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 15, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Marines’ plans for barracks fixes, construction scrutinized by CongressAbout 83% of the Marine Corps' barracks buildings are in “pretty good shape” and 17% are not.By Todd South3 weeks ago
Higher enlisted pay, full housing stipends included in new House planA new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Ukraine will soon be outgunned without help, top Europe general saysThe top general for U.S. forces in Europe told Congress Wednesday that Ukraine may be outgunned 10 to 1 by Russia within a matter of weeks.By Tara Copp, AP3 weeks ago
US troop numbers in Eastern Europe could continue to growThe head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces.By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Republicans pick defense hawk to usher spending billsRepublicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman.By Bryant Harris3 weeks ago
Defense, VA budget work begins on Capitol Hill as Congress returns Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislationLawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits.By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
How the Pentagon found $300M for Ukraine, but is still deep in the redThe discovery of the $300 million has raised some eyebrows.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Tara Copp, AP6 weeks ago
Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delaysCongress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.By Bryant Harris6 weeks ago