House panel demands another investigation into F-35 pilot breathing system problems
WASHINGTON — A subpanel of the House Armed Services Committee wants the Pentagon to take a second look at the F-35 jet’s pilot breathing systems,…
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For first time, some burn pit victims will get presumptive status for disability benefits
Veterans exposed to harmful burn pit smoke while serving in certain overseas war zones will for the first time get presumptive disability benefits status under…
Pentagon needs reorg before Navy can develop maritime strategy, says Rep. Luria
WASHINGTON — An influential congresswoman has said the Navy needs a proper maritime strategy that defines its role in the world, but that a reorganization…
In rare move, Army CID raises reward to $50K to solve paratrooper’s mysterious death
For more than a year, the Army’s Criminal Investigation Command, or CID, has been unable to find a concrete lead in the May 2020 homicide…
This week in Congress: Senate’s final work before summer break
The Senate enters August with an uncertain final week of work before breaking for the remainder of the month, pushing final decisions on a host…
Afghan president blames US ‘speedy’ withdrawal for Taliban rapid advance
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — The Afghan president on Monday blamed the American troops’ speedy pullout for the worsening violence in his country and said that…
Gillibrand: UCMJ changes needed to ensure fairness for all troops
“Unbiased prosecutors will now decide” – Senator talks justice changes | Military Times Reports “A commander who knows both the accuser and the victim can…
Kim’s sister warns S. Korea-US military drills will rekindle tensions
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un warned Sunday that next month’s annual military drills between South…
This week in Congress: Senate’s final work before summer break
The Senate enters August with an uncertain final week of work before breaking for the remainder of the month, pushing final decisions on a host…
Breakneck pace of crises keeps National Guard away from home
SHADDADI, Syria (AP) — In the searing 108-degree heat, far from his Louisiana health care business, Army Col. Scott Desormeaux and his soldiers are on…