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House members push senators to back better pay for junior enlisted

In a letter to Senate leaders, House lawmakers said the military must enact more quality-of-life reforms to ensure the health of troops and their families.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Key congressional voices on defense face tough election fights

Congressional elections could mean big changes on defense and veterans committees in Congress next year.

By Leo Shane III

3 weeks ago

Personnel shortages may force US Air Force pilots to fly non-fighters

A U.S. Air Force memo outlines a “significant but necessary” policy change to pilot assignments.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

2 months ago

Navy clears Black sailors unjustly punished after 1944 deadly blast

Surviving Black sailors of the Port Chicago explosion had to pick up human remains and clear the blast site while white officers were granted leave.

By Tara Copp

4 months ago

House says no to returning Confederate memorial to Arlington

An amendment to the House version of the annual defense bill that would return a Confederate memorial to Arlington National Cemetery failed to pass.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

5 months ago

Air Force instructor pilot dies after ejection seat accident

A member of the 80th Flying Training Wing died Monday after their ejection seat fired while they were sitting in the cockpit on the ground.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago