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DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates say
Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.
By Davis Winkie
The number of veterans in Congress will drop to lowest level since at least WWII
The number of veterans in Congress has declined steadily over the last five decades.
Democrats blast Esper firing as national security risk
Congressional Democrats have unloaded on President Trump for abruptly firing Defense Secretary Esper.
By Joe Gould
The next secretary of defense should be a woman
Four female lawmakers currently serving in Congress would bring as much or more credentials than most of the 27 men who have been defense secretary, says the author of this commentary.
By Lawrence J. Korb
Navy vet Mark Kelly defeats Air Force vet Martha McSally in Arizona for McCain’s Senate seat
Democrat Mark Kelly, a former astronaut and naval aviator, won the Arizona Senate seat once held by John McCain. Kelly defeated Sen. Martha McSally, a former Air Force combat pilot.
Armed Services committees and the election: Here’s what we know
Stay tuned for updates as results for key congressional races continue to roll in. Will there be a major shakeup for the congressional Armed Services committees?
By Joe Gould
Track how veteran candidates fare on Election Night
Military Times will keep a running tally which veterans running for Congress win this cycle.
Five races with veteran candidates to watch on Election Night
Control of the Senate could hinge on several veterans running for election.
Iran puts air defense assets on display
Iran's recently concluded air defense drill proves it is developing deterrence-by-denial capabilities with or without foreign assistance, say the authors of this commentary.
By Behnam Ben Taleblu and Maj. Shane "Axl" Praiswater
Trump administration slams NATO ally Turkey for test-firing S-400 air defense system
The Defense Department condemned Turkey's test of the Russian-made air defense system, saying it was not consistent with Turkey's commitments with a U.S. and NATO ally.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press