A new military quality of life improvement plan would include targeted pay increases for young troops and bigger housing stipends for families. The top general for U.S. forces in Europe told Congress Wednesday that Ukraine may be outgunned 10 to 1 by Russia within a matter of weeks. By Tara Copp, AP
5 months ago The head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of April 8, 2024. The U.S. Air Force would receive enough money to buy 51 F-35As in fiscal 2024 under the compromise defense spending bill lawmakers released. If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend. The Air Force says this reorganization is needed to prepare it for a fight against China, but lawmakers say they need to hear more about these plans. Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age. Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley testified before Congress on Tuesday about the mistakes leading up to the Afghanistan withdrawal in August 2021. Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 18, 2024. Load More