A new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families. The 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, AP
3 weeks ago The head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024. Troops at 14 installations will soon try out a new system for shipping their belongings to their next base. If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend. Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age. Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021. Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024. Load More