President Joe Biden is set to host Iraq's leader as tensions across the Middle East soar over the war in Gaza and Iran's retaliatory attack on Israel. The head of U.S. European Command said that Eastern Europe could be a future site for more NATO and American forces. Republicans have selected a traditional defense hawk and Ukraine aid proponent as the new House appropriations chairman. Ralph Puckett Jr., the last living National Medal of Honor recipient from the Korean War, died in his sleep on Monday. Congress has passed an $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, but the plan to get Ukraine military assistance across the finish line remains uncertain. Lawmakers are urging the Pentagon to comply with federal law so they can take action on systemic suicide risks. Rep. Don Bacon urged the Army to “give serious consideration” to basing armor units overseas after Army Times investigated suicides in tank units. The Center for Strategic and International Studies said the Army should reduce its Europe rotations in favor of permanent bases. On March 11, Innerworld rolled out across six Veterans Administrations medical centers and Veterans Care Health Systems. By Dave Lubach
8 weeks ago Army Times' sources explain why they chose to speak out about elevated suicide rates among tankers and other members of armor brigades. Load More