White House asks Congress for $87.6 billion, mostly for Iran war
The request includes $67.15 billion for the military, including $21 billion for munitions and to strengthen the U.S. industrial base.
Pentagon & Congress
In shift, Pentagon grants flu vaccine exceptions to military services, some federal agencies
The Pentagon has updated their guidance on influenza vaccinations, giving select forces and agencies exceptions to the optional policy.
Can the US military preserve decades of wartime experience?
Thousands of post-9/11 veterans are reaching retirement. Whether the lessons they learned during two decades of combat will be retained remains to be seen.
US, UK, France, Germany raise alarm about Chinese patrols off eastern Taiwan
The countries said Chinese patrols off the coast of Taiwan threaten regional stability and freedom of navigation.
US Army sergeant sentenced to six life terms for shooting spree at Georgia base
A U.S. Army sergeant was sentenced to six life sentences for shooting and wounding his fiance and four other soldiers at a Georgia base last August.
China studied US stealth aircraft — and learned the wrong lessons
An Air Force researcher said China's assessments of U.S. stealth capabilities "diverge from technical reality and operational practice."
Missing sailor found dead near Naval Station Norfolk
The death will likely not be ruled a homicide, a U.S. Navy official told Military Times.
F-35 program chief warns fleet has outgrown its support system amid record-low readiness
The hearing comes on the heels of a Government Accountability Office report this month that found just one in four F-35s were fully mission capable.
Airstrike killed senior ISIS commander in Syria, CENTCOM says
A senior Islamic State leader was killed by an airstrike last week, Central Command announced on Wednesday.
Navy announces E-6 sailors of the year, meritorious chief advancements
Bravo zulu to these sailors.
Gen. Christopher Donahue to unexpectedly relinquish command of Army Europe and Africa
U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Donahue will unexpectedly relinquish command next week after just 18 months in the role, the Pentagon confirmed Wednesday.
Military families paying $1,000 out of pocket for moves, survey shows
A new survey on military family well-being reveals challenges with the PCS experience, as well as spouse unemployment, food insecurity and housing costs.
US Senate joins House in voting to halt Iran war
It marks the first time both chambers approved directing a president to remove armed forces from hostilities since the War Powers Act was adopted in 1973.
Top Space Force official wears new mess dress uniform ahead of its formal wear testing
Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman sported the first wear-test asset of the mess dress at an Air Force graduation ceremony in mid-June.
Marines expand use of Maven with new AI operational reporting tool
Officials say the new tool will move the Marine Corps from being data-rich but information-poor to a state of information superiority.
VA inventory report reveals 367 AI systems operating in healthcare, benefits and services
A recently released report catalogs AI uses across the VA, from clinical tools used during patient care to systems that help process benefits.
Nearly 5 million veterans have used magic mushrooms, LSD or MDMA, study finds
The RAND study revealed confusion among veterans about the VA's policies regarding psychedelics.
