Lawmakers warn Hegseth against political firings of generals A bipartisan group of lawmakers asked Hegseth for justifications and transparency before any decisions to dismiss senior uniformed leaders.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
This Marine endured five amphibious assaults — and survived Iwo JimaEighty years ago, Don Harris went ashore on Iwo Jima, where he and his fellow Marines faced one of the bloodiest battles of the Pacific War.By Claire Barrett3 months ago
Jimmy Carter, 39th US president and Navy veteran, dies at 100Former president Jimmy Carter, a Navy veteran, passed away Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 months ago
VA acknowledges significant errors in budget shortfall predictionsDepartment leaders had warned of funding gaps of up to $18 billion but now believe those estimates were too high.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
House members push senators to back better pay for junior enlistedIn a letter to Senate leaders, House lawmakers said the military must enact more quality-of-life reforms to ensure the health of troops and their families.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
Lawmakers accuse VA leaders of exaggerating budget shortfallCongress approved $3 billion in emergency VA funding in September, but officials now say they did not need the money to cover immediate bills.By Leo Shane III6 months ago