No ‘significant’ mover capacity problems expected for troops, DOD says
The DOD says a new task force is "fully engaged" in overseeing the process of troops' household goods moves during this peak season.
Pentagon & Congress
Lawmaker proposes Iranian Campaign Medal for strikes on nuclear sites
Pilots and supporting service members involved in the complex airstrikes would be eligible for the new military medal.
Army investigating social media post showing Nazi symbol
The Army opened an investigation after a National Guard unit posted a photo online that contained a symbol worn by Nazi SS troops.
VA patient numbers jump after efforts to improve medical access
Veterans Affairs medical sites saw their patient numbers spike after a five-month effort to improve access and delivery of health care.
That time British sailors sang Monty Python as their ship burned
Always look on the bright side of life.
Army ROTC shifting its footprint to the South and Southwest
The Army's biggest source of new officers is merging some programs and establishing new ones.
Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislation
Lawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans' toxic exposure benefits.
Army’s Hawaii bases recovering from weekend water supply scare
In addition to the weekend's water issues, the Army's garrison in Hawaii has suffered multiple utility failures in recent months.
Outgoing WWP leader sees continued strain on vets, but more support
Mike Linnington leaves Wounded Warrior Project after eight years of dramatic improvements for injured veterans, but numerous challenges remain.
Congress passes defense spending bill after months of delays
Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain.
General suspended for alleged meddling in ex-assistant’s command board
The now-suspended head of Army Materiel Command allegedly intervened in the 'double-blind' process.
