The issue will be a key point of friction in the upcoming work on defense appropriations and authorization bills. Military relations with Mexico currently fall under the purview of U.S. Northern Command. Defense officials say they will look into the idea of targeted pay raises in future department studies. Republicans and Democrats duel over green non-tactical vehicles for the Defense Department in the National Defense Authorization Act. A new study found 70% of companies in the aerospace and defense sector saw increased turnover in the last 12 months. China claims Taiwan as its own territory to be annexed by force, and on Monday sent 30 military aircraft into airspace close to the island. The last Monday in September would be set aside to recongize and honor those families' sacrifices. Johnny Isakson, whose real estate business made him a millionaire, spent more than four decades in Georgia political life. Cleland, who lost three limbs to a Vietnam War hand grenade blast yet went on to serve as a U.S. senator from Georgia, has died. Plans for construction of the memorial are already underway, but Congress still has to approve the prominent location. Load More