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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.
Congress may create medal to honor heroic military dogs
A new decoration that would honor military working dogs is included in the House version of the annual defense bill.
Tuberville holds ‘paralyzing’ Pentagon, House committee chair says
Rep. Michael McCaul tells CNN’s “State of the Union” that the hold on military nominations and promotions is a national security issue.
Lawmakers want to protect Coast Guard cadets who report sexual assault
Bipartisan legislation introduced on Tuesday would put the Coast Guard Academy in line with policies at Department of Defense military academies.
Alabama lawmaker blames ‘far-left’ politics for SPACECOM HQ decision
The Pentagon said in its own July 31 statement the move “ensures peak readiness” across the space enterprise.
New NDAA amendment would add two more F-15EXs for Air Guard in 2025
House lawmakers want to boost the Air Force's F-15EX purchases in 2025 by eight, and have added more than $122 million to the NDAA to pay for them.
Northrop eyes low-rate production contract for B-21 this year
Northrop is wary of inflation and said more companies are pushing back on fixed-price contracts.
Former Navy pilot’s win cements Republican control of US House
U.S. Rep. Mike Garcia, a former Navy fighter pilot, has been reelected in California in a victory that hands Republicans control of the House.
Labor shortage still pinching aerospace and defense sector
A new study found 70% of companies in the aerospace and defense sector saw increased turnover in the last 12 months.
Proposal aims to change how VA handles women’s cancer care
Rep. Sylvia Garcia, who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, hopes the pilot program will help female veterans get better access to cancer care.
By Allison P. Erickson, The Texas Tribune