


New mortgage support program for struggling veterans set to become law
Congress passed a bill creating a new partial claim program for veterans who have fallen behind on mortgage payments.

Pentagon & Congress
House panel advances DOD policy bill with sweeping acquisition reforms
Both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees have now approved their initial drafts of the annual defense authorization bill.

The US is about to blow up a fake warship in the South China Sea
As part of a joint military exercise with the Philippines, the U.S. Navy is slated to sink a mock warship in the South China Sea.

3rd ‘MARSOC 3’ defendant’s case goes before top military appeals court
“More than just legal questions, I think we heard some anger from the judges,” said a lawyer for Chief Petty Officer Eric Gilmet.

Future LCS Cleveland launches, strikes tugboat
No one was injured in Saturday's mishap but the ship suffered damage above the waterline, officials said.

Army, Navy and Air Force predict recruiting shortfalls this year
Only the Marine Corps is confident it'll meet this year's mission.

Essential reads on classified documents and the Espionage Act
The arrest of Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira has renewed questions on the handling of classified documents.

9 military operations that sound like Taylor Swift songs
Perhaps Taylor Swift will name her next single "All-American Tiger."

Vet Affairs Deputy nominee would be highest ranked woman in VA history
Army veteran Bradsher currently serves as Veterans Affairs Chief of Staff.

How VA develops highly skilled compassionate health professionals
Roughly 70% of all doctors in the U.S. trained at VA facilities, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Old NASA satellite falling to Earth, risk of danger ‘low’
The defunct science satellite will plummet through the atmosphere Wednesday night, according to NASA and the Defense Department.
