Advocates push Senate to drop changes in 90/10 rule for vets benefits
A provision in the Republican-backed reconciliation bill would roll back restrictions on what federal funds for-profit colleges can receive.
Pentagon & Congress
No clear plan for supporting Guam missile defense system, GAO finds
The Government Accountability Office warn a firmer plan for management of Guam's missile defense architecture is needed.
Navy relieves admiral in charge of unmanned systems office
Rear Adm. Kevin Smith was relieved of his duties “due to a loss of confidence” based on a complaint substantiated by a Naval IG investigation.
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.
This WWII pilot crash-landed into a field hosting a Nazi soccer match
Maj. Donald K. Willis crash-landed his plane in Nazi-occupied Holland then stopped at cafes for beers — all while evading the capture for two months.
Marines, Army deploying missile systems to Luzon Strait
Segments of the training area where the systems will operate are less than 90 miles from Taiwan.
Army issues policy to discharge, disqualify transgender troops
The Army has issued its policy on the separation of transgender soldiers through a two-stage process.
Starlink, Oura Rings to help monitor sailor fatigue underway
When the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group gets underway this year, 1,600 sailors will embark on the largest volunteer study of crew fatigue to date.
USS Truman conducted largest airstrike in Navy history, official says
Sixteen aircraft dropped 124,000 pounds of ordnance in less than two minutes during a Feb. 1 airstrike in Somalia, a defense official told Military Times.
Pentagon orders review of military homeschool assistance programs
Officials will look at what support services are provided to families who teach their students at home and whether additional help is needed.
Airmen hold first training sortie for new electronic attack plane
The EA-37B Compass Call is built from a heavily adapted Gulfstream G550 business jet, and will replace the aging EC-130H electronic warfare planes.
Pentagon leaders name new senior enlisted adviser
Navy Master Chief David Isom will replace Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy Black as the senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
Medal of Honor upgrade for Vietnam-era Recon Marine part of new bill
Suffering two broken legs and heavy bleeding, Capers continued fighting and directed his team in the counterattack.
Soldiers suspended on allegations they fired blanks at Florida beach
The 18 Ranger instructors are not part of the 75th Ranger Regiment.
US military changes tone in Africa, urges burden-sharing among allies
The U.S. military’s new posture comes even though many African armies remain ill-equipped and insurgent groups expand.
Body of missing airman recovered from lake in New Mexico
The body of airman was recovered from a lake in New Mexico on Monday, two days after the person went missing at the popular recreation spot.
