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How low-scoring applicants ‘primed the pump’ for Navy recruiting boost
How an unconventional decision to accept a higher proportion of recruits scoring in the bottom 30% played a role in achieving recruiting targets.
By Hope Hodge Seck
VA chief to address bonus scandal next week at House hearing
VA's top leader is expected to face harsh questioning about mistakes made in awarding nearly $11 million in senior executive bonuses last year.
Feds allege school district barred reservist from resuming his job
DOJ officials alleged Wednesday that Oklahoma City schools are violating federal law by refusing to let an Air Force reservist return to teaching.
By Karen Jowers
Powerful GOP senator eyes ships, jets, nukes in defense spending surge
Sen. Wicker's plan lays out an additional $55 billion above FY25 defense spending caps.
Lawmakers move to automate Selective Service registration for all men
All men ages 18 to 26 would be automatically enrolled in the Selective Service System under a plan approved by a House committee Wednesday night.
Republicans back abortion ban in $360B VA budget draft for next year
VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill.
House moves ahead on authorization, appropriations bills this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 20, 2024.
Pair who tried breaching Virginia Marine base are Jordanian nationals
They drove up to a base gate in a truck and claimed to be Amazon subcontractors making a delivery, a Marine spokesman said.
Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House plan
House lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay.
House lawmakers cut back public hearings on annual defense bill
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 13, 2024.
First Lady honors World War I veterans, advocates of national memorial
The National World War I Memorial, which opened to the public in April 2021, will be completed in September of this year.
By Zamone Perez