House advances $832 billion military budget plan for next fiscal year
Only a few Democrats broke ranks to support the House's spending plan for Defense Department operations in fiscal 2026.
Pentagon & Congress
VA’s #2 leader downplays political strife between Congress, department
Veterans Affairs Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence said his relationship with congressional Democrats is strong, despite public fighting.
JD Vance represents veterans on ballot, but some ask, ‘At what cost?’
While some veterans view Vance’s nomination as a symbolic win for veterans and service members, others see his rise as a threat to democracy.
VA secretary to remain in role through end of term in January
A report Tuesday suggested Denis McDonough would step down after the election, which is Nov. 5.
More dogs allowed: Lufthansa reopens options for some flying to US
At least some dogs will be able to fly with their U.S.-bound owners.
Two former Marines to serve prison time for neo-Nazi power grid plot
Five men, including four with military experience, have been convicted in the plot.
B-1 bomber crash report blasts crew mistakes, culture of ‘complacency’
“Many failures leading to this mishap were not a one-time occurrence or an aberration," the report into a January B-1 bomber crash concluded.
Military families overseas scrambling as U.S. dog travel rules change
Some airlines are no longer allowing dogs to be shipped on the same flight with their owners back to the states due to new U.S. CDC rules.
F-35 deliveries resume, but upgrade delays have ripple effects
“Don’t think that the TR-3 problems are over,” said Gen. James Hecker, commander of U.S. Air Forces in Europe.
Military, veterans can stream Paris Olympics coverage for free
Those in all service branches can stream NBCUniversal's coverage through a partnership with AAFES.
With Trump pick, JD Vance is first post-9/11 vet on major party ticket
Vance is the first veteran of the enlisted ranks to run on a major-party ticket since Al Gore in 2000.
