Rep. Pat Fallon takes over the House Armed Services Committee's personnel panel as recruiting continues to pose a challenge to the military's future.
Department leaders have used high-profile partnerships and ad campaigns to reach out to veterans perviously leery of VA programs.
A provision in the must-pass defense measure would block certain military medical care options for transgender youth.
After lawmakers agreed to plans to boost pay for junior enlisted troops, they are now shifting focus to more senior enlisted members.
