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House Dems offer bill to keep transgender troops in the ranks
The legislation could force a public vote by House defense lawmakers on whether transgender individuals should be allowed to serve in the military.
Senate OKs eight defense nominees before Thanksgiving break
The confirmation blitz brings the total number of defense officials approved by the Senate this year to 26.
Army acknowledges failures to report crime data to FBI
The Army’s top general said Wednesday his service has failed in a “significant amount” of cases to alert the FBI to soldiers’ criminal history.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press
‘No changes to standards’: Army leaders take control of waiver controversy
The Army is in full damage control mode following an explosive story that the service had in August lifted a ban on granting waivers for history of mental health disorders and substance abuse.
Senate confirms Esper as Army secretary
The former Raytheon executive received overwhelming support from the Senate to take over the service's top civilian post.
House panel advances VA BRAC plans over Democrats' objections
Critics said the closing of VA facilities shouldn't move ahead until broader health reform questions surrounding the department are answered.
Senate confirms DoD management official, sets stage for more nominees to come
The Senate has confirmed a top Pentagon management official, while also moving a group of nominees, including the potential next head of the Army, toward a full Senate vote.
By Aaron Mehta
US lawmakers seek vote to abandon Saudi-led war in Yemen
A bipartisan quartet of House lawmakers is wrangling with the chamber’s leadership for a floor vote to withdraw U.S. military support for Saudi involvement in Yemen’s civil war.
By Joe Gould
How wounds suffered in search for Bergdahl changed 3 lives
Here are the stories of soldiers and a Navy SEAL who were wounded in the search for Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl and how their lives were changed by it. Their stories are part of the case against Bergdahl, who faces sentencing.
'Pinks and greens' are the throwback jersey the Army needs
The Army always tends to look “one layer of etiquette” off.
By Capt. Russell P. Galeti, Jr.