Advocates recruit vets to attend Afghan allies’ immigration hearings
The effort is designed to show support for legal immigration of more Afghans who worked alongside American forces during the war overseas.
Veterans
Lawmakers press VA for details on DOGE access to vets records
Democrats want promises from department leaders that sensitive medical and financial information is being handled securely.
Military nominations hold could hurt readiness, says top Marine nominee
One misstep by an less experienced leader can have cascading effects on the entire operation, Marine Gen. Eric Smith said.
US sending $325 million package of military aid to Ukraine
The aid will include missiles for what are considered critical air defense systems.
US military says Syria helicopter accident leaves 22 troops injured
The military statement said the service members were receiving treatment and 10 were moved to “higher care facilities” outside the region.
Auditors reject Oshkosh protest of $9 billion JLTV contract loss
The Government Accountability Office found no fault with the Army's pick of AM General for the mega-deal.
Pentagon celebrates 75 years of women in permanent military roles
President Harry Truman signed the Women’s Armed Service Integration Act of 1948 into law 75 years ago.
Trump faces Espionage Act charges, which covers a lot more than spying
Spy cases are rare. More typically, the act applies to the unauthorized gathering, possessing or transmitting of certain sensitive government information.
House lawmakers back plans for biggest military pay raise in 22 years
Troops would get a 5.2% boost in basic pay under a plan unveiled Monday.
Army hits retention goal four months early, says top enlisted soldier
Recruiting remains a challenge, but the service has hit its retention goals for the past four years.
Sweden’s stalled NATO bid disrupts Nordic defense planning
A Nordic cluster within NATO remains the goal, but questions remain about the alignment to North America or Europe when it comes to the High North.
