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House military personnel panel eyes reforms to recruiting efforts

Rep. Pat Fallon takes over the House Armed Services Committee's personnel panel as recruiting continues to pose a challenge to the military's future.

By Leo Shane III

10 days ago

Congress starts work this week on annual defense authorization bill

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Feb. 11, 2025.

By Leo Shane III

12 days ago

Indigenous WWI veterans get long awaited Medal of Honor review

Numerous Indigenous veterans are currently being reviewed as potential recipients of the Medal of Honor — more than a century after they served.

9 weeks ago

Senate finalizes plans for a massive junior enlisted pay boost in 2025

Troops ranked E-4 and below would see a 14.5% raise and all other troops a 4.5% raise under legislation headed to the White House.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago

Defense bill for 2025 would delay F-35 deliveries

Key lawmakers grew frustrated with the F-35 program earlier this year, as critical upgrades stalled and jets piled up at Lockheed Martin's Texas factory.

By Stephen Losey

2 months ago

Medical care limits for transgender minors complicate defense bill

A provision in the must-pass defense measure would block certain military medical care options for transgender youth.

By Leo Shane III

2 months ago