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GOP plan provides $453 billion for VA programs, benefits next year

The spending plan for Veterans Affairs next year is up significantly from current levels but is about $1 billion less than what the White House wanted.

Army hits recruiting goal of 61,000 soldiers 4 months early

This is the second year in a row the service has met its recruiting goals.

IAVA names former Marine Corps pilot Kyleanne Hunter as next CEO

Hunter becomes the second woman to lead the advocacy group's efforts in highlighting the challenges of young veterans.

Opinion

Inside the US Army’s C2 upgrade – what industry can expect

Commercial hardware and software will be key to the service's command-and-control overhaul, according to Joseph Welch of Army Futures Command.

Pentagon ends new radar effort meant for Guam missile defense

The Pentagon quietly directed the Missile Defense Agency to stop development of a new radar to protect Guam, according to a recent GAO report.

Hegseth cuts Pentagon’s testing office in half, appoints new leader

Hegseth said in a new memo the move was informed by a "comprehensive internal review" that identified nonessential personnel within the office.

Hegseth, Collins promise fixes to post-military transition programs

VA and Pentagon leaders plan to review veteran transition programs to ensure separating troops are getting the support they need.

Warren presses Hegseth about fluoridation’s impact on readiness

Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to know if the DOD has considered the effects on troops' dental health if communities don't add fluoride to drinking water.

Army names newly combined futures and training command

The Army is consolidating Army Futures Command and Training and Doctrine Command as it works to streamline its capabilities development and fielding.

Military families get another extension to ease Tricare West problems

But advocates question how much this move will help military families and medical providers.