Legislation Would Ease Gun Restrictions for Military Spouses Spouses could be able to purchase a handgun in any state without first becoming a resident if proposed legislation is passed.
2016 National Defense Act Contains Retirement and Pay Changes Law contains major upcoming retirement change, increases some special pays but drops BAH, and increases TRICARE pharmacy...
After Deal, Congress to Vote on VA Reform Bill Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Jeff Miller held a press conference to outline the compromise legislation.
Senate Panel Backs Military Retirement Change, Troop Pay Raise of 1.3% Lawmakers on a Senate panel agreed to overhaul the military retirement system and give troops a less-than-expected pay raise...
VA Chief Touts Proposal to Make It Easier to Fire Executives Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald on Wednesday discussed a budget proposal designed to make it easier to discipline...
Lawmakers Propose Bill to Protect Reservists' Jobs While on Duty Lawmakers are sponsoring legislation aimed at closing a loophole that let employers fire employees who leave their jobs to...
Bill to Ban Smoking Areas at VA Introduced in House Designated indoor smoking areas at some VHA facilities and outdoor designated areas would be banned under a House bill.
Congress Shelves Plans to Have Women Register for Draft Proposals to have women register for the draft have been dropped from Senate and House committee defense budget markups.
Congress Passes Bill to Overhaul VA Department The Senate followed the House of Representatives in passing sweeping legislation to overhaul the Veterans Affairs Department.
2 New Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers Will Be Named After Former Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush While the White House publicized the decision, the responsibility and authority to name ships lies squarely in the hands of...
Hegseth Could Lead Troops Who'd Face Getting Fired for Actions He's Done in the Past If Pete Hegseth were still in uniform, his extramarital affairs and a decision to flatly ignore a combat commander's...
Military Academies Quashed Army-Navy Game Advertisement Featuring Marine Recommended for Medal of Honor The ad, which lauded the life and bravery of retired Marine Maj. James Capers Jr., was sponsored by a group that has backed...
Trump's Pick for Top Pentagon Health Care Job Was Fired by CIA Keith Bass, President-elect Trump’s pick to run the Pentagon’s sprawling health care systems, was effectively fired by the...
An Ex-Green Beret Behind a Failed Venezuela Raid in 2020 Lashes Out at CIA and FBI A former Green Beret accused of plotting an invasion of Venezuela in 2020 to try to overthrow Nicolás Maduro lashed out at...
