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Emphasis on electronic warfare a must, Air Force secretary says
“My own experience suggests that this is a historically neglected area that can have an oversized impact."
House advances $884 billion defense bill with enlisted troop pay raise
In addition to the enlisted pay raise, the bill pushes back against F-35 procurement as lawmakers bash Lockheed Martin over the troubled program.
Military doctors treat patients who outrank them better, study says
A Defense Health Agency spokesperson said the agency is reviewing the content of the study.
By Zamone Perez
Pentagon to expand paid fellowship program for military spouses
The Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot will now provide entry-level jobs for those looking to "put their foot in the door," a defense official said.
By Karen Jowers
Children’s hospitals take fight over military payments to Congress
A change in how the military pays for care at civilian children's hospitals may cause significant health care access problems, advocates warn.
In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports drop
A confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Airman’s death sparks debate over race, gun rights and self-defense
Roger Fortson's death reignited a complicated debate about who's typically afforded deference when claiming self-defense in shootings and who isn't.
House lawmakers cut back public hearings on annual defense bill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 13, 2024.
US troops put new Philippine military sites to test in Balikatan drill
Some of the newest Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites got a workout in the Philippines during the bilateral Balikatan exercise this month.
By Jen Judson
Defense Secretary makes final pitch on FY25 military budget this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 6, 2024.
Will DOD need to start producing some medicines to protect troops?
In some cases, it could be cheaper and safer for the military to manufacture medicines troops need.
By Karen Jowers