Lawmaker presses Army to explore permanent armor presence in EuropeRep. Don Bacon urged the Army to “give serious consideration” to basing armor units overseas after Army Times investigated suicides in tank units.By Davis Winkie7 weeks ago
Army should permanently station armor brigade in Poland, report arguesThe Center for Strategic and International Studies said the Army should reduce its Europe rotations in favor of permanent bases.By Davis Winkie7 weeks ago
Lawmakers worry about weapons makers’ ability to meet demandIndustry representatives say a lack of contract adjustments hurts companies by depressing wages.By Joe Gould15 months ago
This Air Force vet is rowing 3,500 miles to support veterans with PTSDRobert Hamilton Owens, a 71-year-old Air Force veteran, is spending 40 days rowing across the Atlantic.By Rachel Nostrant17 months ago
Drop in veteran homelessness proves we can end homelessnessNew data shows that veteran homelessness in the U.S. has decreased by 11% since 2020, the last year for which we have complete data.By Denis McDonough, Marcia L. Fudge and Jeff Olivet18 months ago
Army announces next three brigades deploying to EuropeThe announcement signaled that the Army will keep two tank brigades in Europe for at least a few more months.By Davis Winkie18 months ago
Citing inflation, industry seeks more for DoD in continuing resolutionRecord-high inflation costs the Pentagon $6 billion per month, trade groups said in a new letter.By Joe Gould20 months ago
Defense industry to launch inflation relief push in Congress“Deterrence doesn’t work when we handcuff the Department of Defense’s hands," said one industry representative.By Joe Gould20 months ago
New Pentagon group hopes to revitalize effort to reduce mishapsThe Joint Safety Council held its first meeting Friday.By Meghann Myers20 months ago
Army sergeant’s rented car fell into Lithuanian river at drawbridgeThe vehicle moved forward into the open gap, falling into the Dane River. Local divers recovered the Soldier’s body shortly after the event.By Jonathan Lehrfeld21 months ago
White House aims to release overdue security strategies within weeksAmid pressure from lawmakers, the White House is weighing a September rollout for its long-delayed National Security Strategy, now being rewritten to emphasize Russia alongside China following the country’s invasion of Ukraine.By Joe Gould21 months ago
Thousands more soldiers will be posted to Europe and rotating throughThe move established a new baseline for European presence, defense officials said Wednesday.By Davis Winkie22 months ago