No ‘significant’ mover capacity problems expected for troops, DOD says
The DOD says a new task force is "fully engaged" in overseeing the process of troops' household goods moves during this peak season.
Pentagon & Congress
Lawmaker proposes Iranian Campaign Medal for strikes on nuclear sites
Pilots and supporting service members involved in the complex airstrikes would be eligible for the new military medal.
Wagner Group boss says more than 20,000 of his troops died in Bakhmut
The head of the Russian private army Wagner says his force lost more than 20,000 men in the drawn-out battle for the eastern Ukrainian city of Bakhmut.
Gerard Butler’s ‘Kandahar’ requires degree in international relations
Although “Kandahar” feels a like desert "The Fast and the Furious" meets Tom Clancy, there is a lot of warranted wistful reflection about the way the gr
Carrier Ford arrives in NATO member Norway, to take part in drills
Norwegian military leaders say upcoming training gives them “a unique opportunity ... to work more closely with our most important ally."
GAO blasts T-7 delays, cites ‘tenuous’ Air Force-Boeing relationship
Boeing plans to start building T-7s before the Air Force officially orders them, but GAO worries this could lead to problems down the road.
Marine leaders to get subordinate reviews, but it won’t affect promotion
The Marine Corps initially touted 360-degree reviews as an evaluative tool that could help identify toxic leaders and prevent them from getting promoted.
Vets will see a cost-of-living boost in benefit checks next year
Legislation passed by the House and Senate will ensure veterans benefits will get the same cost-of-living increase as Social Security payouts.
USS George Washington concludes maintenance overhaul
The ship was originally slated to conclude its maintenance in 2021.
Ukraine could begin training on F-16 jets in Europe this summer
American and European officials are still hashing out the details of who would send jets, instructors and other resources to support training.
USS John Finn’s second-in-command fired along with CO last week
The Navy policy is to announce when a commanding officer is relieved, but not when other members of the command triad are removed.
