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.
Skip the trip: More military ID cardholders can now renew online
About 1 million military family members, retirees and others now benefit from the change.
VA hopes to convince tech workers that public service matters
Leaders lament that the tech industry does not have a history of public service in career choices.
Senators demand DOD answers on troops’ self-inflicted brain injuries
The move follows reports of troops suffering significant injuries from the concussive blasts from their own weapons.
Iraq’s leader wants US troops out, but there’s no timeline in place
Iraq's prime minister has said it's time for troops to go, but hasn't made any formal requests.
NATO holds its biggest exercises in decades, involving 90K personnel
Dubbed "Steadfast Defender 24," the drill come as Russia’s war on Ukraine bogs down.
Lawmakers plan public hearing on Austin’s hospitalization and health
The defense secretary is expected to testify on the controversy on Feb. 14 before the House Armed Services Committee.
Military issues new details on reimbursing pet travel costs
Troops can receive up to $2,000 for transporting one pet to or from overseas during a permanent change of station.
Federal offices to shut Saturday unless Congress acts quickly
The House and Senate have until Friday night to pass another short-term budget extension or trigger a partial government shutdown.
VA staff are completing more claims than ever but still falling behind
A record pace for finishing claims in fiscal 2023 and so far in fiscal 2024 hasn't been enough to slow the department's backlog of cases.
