How low-scoring applicants ‘primed the pump’ for Navy recruiting boost
How an unconventional decision to accept a higher proportion of recruits scoring in the bottom 30% played a role in achieving recruiting targets.
By Hope Hodge Seck
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Former US Sen. Jim Inhofe, top Republican defense voice, dies at 89
During the Trump administration, Inhofe served as chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee.
By Ken Miller
Greece buying vehicles US Marine Corps beached after fatal sinking
The U.S. government has approved the sale of dozens of Assault Amphibious Vehicles to Greece.
By Joe Gould
Troops who refused COVID vaccines still could face punishment
Individuals could face discipline or dismissal for failing to follow orders.
Lawmakers accuse Army of ignoring ‘woke’ policies that hurt recruiting
At issue is partial survey data released by Army officials earlier this month that pointed to other factors as obstacles to recruiting efforts.
The heroic military veterans we lost in 2022
The long list of heroes who died in 2022 includes a legendary Army Ranger, a Code Talker, a Tuskegee Airman and more.
By Staff
Congress finalizes full year budget for VA, Department of Defense
The $1.7 trillion package funds all government operations through September 2023.
Pentagon worries repealing COVID vaccine mandate will affect readiness
Democratic House leaders now support the change, which has been a priority for congressional Republicans for months.
Congress wants to arm Taiwan, but hasn’t figured out how to pay for it
Congress is poised to take up a massive policy that will include Taiwan security aid provisions, but the appropriations is an open question.
Black officer’s ‘lost’ Medal of Honor nomination nearing approval
The award paperwork was lost on two separate occasions. Now his medal may come.
By Davis Winkie
What a GOP win in November would mean for defense policy in 2023
Expect a push for more defense spending, more focus on China, and more debate over military social policies.
Ukraine-bound NASAMS are in US hands now: Raytheon
Raytheon has delivered two sophisticated NASAMS air defense systems due for Ukraine to United States government, its chief executive said Tuesday.
By Joe Gould