House panel advances DOD policy bill with sweeping acquisition reforms
Both the House and Senate Armed Services Committees have now approved their initial drafts of the annual defense authorization bill.
Pentagon & Congress
Senate confirms controversial vet to lead Pentagon personnel office
Retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata has made inflammatory comments about Democratic leaders and former President Barack Obama.
Proposal would give tax incentives for hiring military spouses
Bipartisan group of lawmakers cosponsoring bill that would grant large tax credits for hiring military spouses.
Another Air Force fleet grounded over fears plane tails may fall off
E-3 Sentry aerial target tracking planes are the latest to undergo inspection for subpar tail pins.
Pentagon orders engine vibration fix for entire F-35 fleet worldwide
Pratt & Whitney says all new F135 engines it is now delivering come with the vibration fix already installed.
Minot firings due to failed nuclear safety inspection
A defense official said the dismissals resulted from not following safety regulations for vehicles and equipment.
MCPON: Sailors need speedier, easier access to counseling
Families don't have to get referrals for mental health telehealth. Why do service members?
Tricare now covers new costly insulin device for Type 1 diabetics
The new device makes it easier to manage Type 1 diabetes with constant monitoring, automatically adding needed insulin.
Baby on-board? Pregnant Air Force B-1 pilot soars to new heights
Olme is one of the first airmen to benefit from new service guidance on flying while pregnant.
Veterans Affairs deputy secretary to leave post on April 1
VA Deputy Secretary Donald Remy to depart, after serving in the post since July 2021.
China sends 25 planes, 3 ships toward Taiwan
Taiwan's Defense Ministry said 19 planes crossed into Taiwan's air defense identification zone.
