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All US military boots should be made in America, lawmakers contend

The bill requires all combat boots worn by U.S. service members, including optional boots, to be American-made.

Retirement snafu affects thousands of Reserve, Guard members

More than 13,000 Guard and Reserve members haven't been receiving their earned government retirement contributions.

Opinion

The defense acquisition system is broken — it’s time for an overhaul

The acquisition process is too slow, risk-averse and bureaucratic to deliver the capabilities troops need, Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Adam Smith argue.

Bipartisan House proposal aims to speed up defense acquisition work

The proposal could be the template for significant reform plans this year in how the military plans and buys new weapons systems.

IAVA names former Marine Corps pilot Kyleanne Hunter as next CEO

Hunter becomes the second woman to lead the advocacy group's efforts in highlighting the challenges of young veterans.

Pentagon ends new radar effort meant for Guam missile defense

The Pentagon quietly directed the Missile Defense Agency to stop development of a new radar to protect Guam, according to a recent GAO report.

Hegseth cuts Pentagon’s testing office in half, appoints new leader

Hegseth said in a new memo the move was informed by a "comprehensive internal review" that identified nonessential personnel within the office.

Warren presses Hegseth about fluoridation’s impact on readiness

Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to know if the DOD has considered the effects on troops' dental health if communities don't add fluoride to drinking water.

Allvin: Air Force owns more tech on F-47, dodging F-35 mistake

Air Force officials regret not getting data rights to the F-35, which has slowed repairs, and promised not to make the same mistake on the F-47.

Space Force sees ‘outsized impact’ from civilian workforce cuts

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman said Tuesday the Space Force has lost almost 14% of its civilian workforce in recent months.