Senate confirms senior VA advisor to become next department watchdog
The incoming VA Inspector General, Cheryl Mason, worked for several months alongside the senior VA leaders she will now be charged with investigating.
Pentagon & Congress
Senate panel OKs plans for $852 billion in defense spending next year
The Senate defense budget plan would give a boost of more than 2% to base military funding next year, more than the White House asked for.
82nd Airborne Chorus moves on in America’s Got Talent
The Army team will move to the elimination round after receiving favorable marks from all the judges.
More military reservists to be sent to Europe, angering some in GOP
Since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, the Pentagon has deployed more than 20,000 additional forces to Europe.
Chinese war film makes American pilots look like Indiana Jones
Forget OORAH and HUAH, it’s all about the YEEHAW.
Defense bill amendments target increased UFO transparency for public
The amendment outlines that the release of documents should not disclose methods of intelligence gathering and sources.
Milley praises Japan defense funding boost as a buttress against China
The Joint Chiefs chairman called Japan’s plan to double defense spending within five years crucial to confront rising threats from China and North Korea.
Director of operations for NORTHCOM removed
A NORTHCOM official said that Lestorti’s removal is “permanent.”
This flame throwing robot dog proves we’re all doomed
To quote Paris Hilton, “That’s hot.”
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.
Gore meets Hallmark: ‘The Channel’ is a disastrous Marine heist movie
“The Channel” premieres on limited release July 14, 2023.
