Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals
Several Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying.
Pentagon & Congress
Veterans volunteer longer, vote more often than civilian peers: report
Fewer veterans are donating their free time to charities today then they did four years ago, but their involvement remains strong.
Stricken sub Connecticut returns to maintenance after dry dock upgrade
The boat is expected to return to operations in early 2026 following its Pacific Ocean grounding in the fall of 2021.
Oath Keeper Army vet Rhodes’ jail term too short, says Justice Dept
While Rhodes received a long sentence for seditious conspiracy and other convictions, the 18-year term was below federal guidelines' recommendations.
A bunch of future Navy chiefs will head back to boot camp this fall
The "Back to Bootcamp" program was shelved in 2018 but is being resurrected for this chiefs season.
Navy captain becomes first woman to lead a naval construction group
Capt. Constance Solina is also the first woman to lead all Atlantic-based Seabees.
Gore meets Hallmark: ‘The Channel’ is a disastrous Marine heist movie
“The Channel” premieres on limited release July 14, 2023.
Biden nominates Mingus as next US Army vice chief of staff
The Army's next vice chief comes from Pentagon's Joint Staff.
NATO deepens Ukraine ties but doesn’t set clear path for membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the results of the summit are good but an invitation for membership would be ideal.
Republican effort to cut DoD watchdog alarms anti-extremism advocates
A Republican congressman wants to eliminate a federal watchdog that investigates how the Pentagon handles diversity, equity and extremism.
Gen. Randy George, once admonished, is now Army chief in waiting
George is set to appear Wednesday at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.
