US special ops cuts armed overwatch buy, still needs to justify needU.S. Special Operations Command cut down its desired purchase of the Sky Warden, but officials still need to justify the need, says a government watchdog.By Todd South14 hours ago
Navy will force aviators to remain in service to complete sea toursThe Navy plans to require its pilots to complete their second at-sea tour before they can get out.By Diana Stancy31 hours ago
Junior enlisted would see only a small pay boost under Senate planA Senate panel supports an extra 1% pay bump for young enlisted troops next year, far less than what House lawmakers want.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Junior enlisted pay bump to cost as much as two new aircraft carriers A plan to boost young troops' pay by an extra 15% next year will cost more than $24 billion over the next five years, officials said.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
US Air Force resumes humanitarian aid drops into GazaA U.S. C-130J from Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, delivered aid over Gaza Sunday, marking the first air drop since a pause in early May.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 months ago
Senators take up defense bill work this week, but out of public viewDefense and veterans hearings for the week of June 10, 2024.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Air Force’s top leaders urge unity, patience as changes aboundThe Air Force's top command team is urging airmen to stick together and trust the process of changes across the service.By Rachel S. Cohen4 months ago
Excerpt: ‘Send Me: The True Story of a Mother at War’Marty Skovlund Jr. and Joe Kent detail the journey of Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon Kent, a special operations trailblazer killed in Syria.By Marty Skovlund Jr. and Joe Kent4 months ago
Meet the Navy’s newest sea drone squadronThe Navy's latest surface drone squadron will continue to hone how such unmanned vessels work with the rest of the fleet.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 months ago
Lawmakers move to automate Selective Service registration for all men All men ages 18 to 26 would be automatically enrolled in the Selective Service System under a plan approved by a House committee Wednesday night.By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris4 months ago
House moves ahead on authorization, appropriations bills this weekDefense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 20, 2024.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Junior enlisted to get 20% pay bump, E5s get 13% more under House planHouse lawmakers are looking to overhaul the military's pay tables next year to dramatically boost junior enlisted pay.By Leo Shane III4 months ago