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Senators demand DOD answers on troops’ self-inflicted brain injuries
The move follows reports of troops suffering significant injuries from the concussive blasts from their own weapons.
How one military wife is making a difference for military child victims of sexual harassment
Her daughter reported being sexually harassed at a DoD school. Now lawmakers are listening.
By Karen Jowers
Turkey threatens retaliation if new bill stops F-35 sale
Tension between the U.S. and Turkey over Ankara's plans to buy a Russian-made S-400 air defense system have yielded legislation to bar the sale of F-35 fighter jets.
By Joe Gould
These changes to VA loan refinancing rules are heading to Trump’s desk
The new rules could mean fewer 'refinance now' solicitations for new VA loan holders.
By Kevin Lilley
Here’s why troops are poised for their biggest pay raise in nine years
The move will mean almost $700 more annually for even the most junior servicemembers.
Did military hide the real mission of the Niger ambush from Congress?
U.S. senators are questioning whether the military hid from Congress its true mission in a Niger ambush last October that ended in the deaths of four American Green Berets.
By Joe Gould
Big bank-reform bill that passed Senate includes new VA loan refinance rules
The VA-related passages were tacked onto a wide-ranging repeal of financial regulations.
By Kevin Lilley
Mother of sexually abused child: The military is failing victims
Senators, DoD officials pledge to take action.
By Karen Jowers
Services, DoD offer options to reduce military moves
Too many moves? The services are looking at it.
By Karen Jowers
The real cost of loan 'churn,' and why warnings to lenders may be working
Part bond market, part junk mail -- how refinancing can mess with the loan market.
By Kevin Lilley