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DOD to target ‘forever chemicals’ near Michigan military base — again
Environmentalists say the effort will help prevent PFAS from spreading across the region near the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base.
Why Afghanistan is critical to the struggle against China, Russia and Iran
Withdrawing from Afghanistan will give up a strategic foothold the United States has in the back yard of its greatest rivals, says the author of this commentary.
By Rep. Michael Waltz
The military’s inspector general system must be reformed, former DoD IG says
The inspector general system needs to be professionalized, Gordon Heddell told lawmakers.
DoD inspector general finds ex-Navy auditor sexually harassed female workers
The release of the report comes as the Defense Department continues to struggle with efforts to curtail sexual assault and harassment across the force.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
American military women deserve to be recognized; March 21 is the day to do it
The author of this commentary calls on President Biden to designate March 21 as Women’s Military History Day.
By Rep. Elise Stefanik
Base commanders should be held responsible for enforcing tenants’ rights, lawmaker says
Does the housing tenant bill of rights lack teeth?
By Karen Jowers
Wyoming governor quietly mobilized National Guard troops in Cheyenne
The Wyoming governor didn't previously disclose details of the deployment of 60 Army National Guard and 13 Air National Guard members in the Cheyenne area because it was a “security operation,” a spokesman said.
Lawmakers expect quick response from Pentagon on issue of military extremist ties
Members of Congress are planning a host of actions to prevent the spread of violent extremism, but are waiting to see what the Pentagon's 60-day review of the issue produces.
How the new Congress and the Biden administration can restore faith in the VA
In this commentary, the chairman of the House Veterans Affairs Committee lays out his priorities for the new Congress and VA secretary.
By Rep. Mark Takano