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New legislation aims to give drone crews tax-free combat pay

Pilots and sensor operators in any branch of the armed forces, who work on any RPA fleet used in designated areas of conflict, would be eligible for tax-free income.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago

Bill seeks to bolster National Guard’s role in cyber response

A new bill aims to improve governors' ability to decide when and how to deploy their state’s National Guard to respond to cyber threats.

By Mark Pomerleau

2 years ago

Plan for Space Force reserve component is ‘fairly close,’ National Guard boss says

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson is meeting with acting Air Force Secretary John Roth and Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Jay Raymond to hash out the final details of pitching a two-part military service.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

A civilian cybersecurity reserve corps is needed for the Pentagon and DHS, lawmakers from both parties say

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to create a civilian reserve corps of cybersecurity experts to help defend national security interests.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

Lawmakers seek Transition Assistance Program change to increase civilian success

A house bill introduced Thursday would make changes to how servicemembers are placed into TAP counseling pathways.

By Zach England

3 years ago

Bill would create commemorative coin in support of National WWII Memorial

A bill has been introduced to help fund maintenance, educational programs, and commemorations at the National World War II Memorial.

By Zach England

3 years ago