Research offers link between burn pit smoke and serious brain injuries
The findings suggest potential new reasons for mental health challenges of veterans exposed to toxic chemicals while in the ranks.
Pentagon & Congress
As lawmakers head to summer recess, threat of an autumn shutdown looms
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of July 22. 2025.
Six players (and coaches) to watch in the 2023 Army-Navy game
Both teams are battling to reach a 6-6 record to cap the season.
The Pentagon working group to combat extremism could be finished
The Countering Extremist Activity Working Group was established in 2021 to address an increase in concerning behavior among troops.
Services scramble to promote senior leaders after Tuberville hold
The services are working through a backlog of hundreds of promotions for senior military leaders.
Army-Navy game inspires rivalry spirit videos
Some of this year's spirit videos heading into the annual Army-Navy game.
Officers whose nominations were blocked in Senate could get back pay
A Senate proposal would award retroactive pay and benefits to senior leaders who waited months for confirmation due to a political standoff.
Opinion
Communication of intent and the importance of language to deterrence
The Biden administration’s rhetoric may be critical to deter not only escalation, but to stop persistent attacks in the Middle East.
More delays in improving the process for moving troops’ belongings
New information shows there are tens of thousands of service members and families who aren't satisfied with their moves.
Attacks on US troops in Iraq and Syria have resumed, Pentagon says
Attacks have returned after a week-long pause in late November.
Jill Biden helps launch new employer challenge for military spouses
The spouse employment initiative is an effort to "stave off a national security crisis."
