Pentagon targets fewer moves for troops to cut PCS costs
The Pentagon directed service branches to cut the amount of money spent on moving troops and their families in half by fiscal 2030.
By Karen Jowers
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Hegseth, Collins promise fixes to post-military transition programs
VA and Pentagon leaders plan to review veteran transition programs to ensure separating troops are getting the support they need.
Senior enlisted leaders to discuss military quality-of-life fixes
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Jan. 29, 2024.
Lawmakers push for better mental health care for new moms
The move is one of several proposals expected in coming months from members of a House panel focused on military quality of life issues.
New life insurance program for disabled vets sees high demand
Veterans can get up to $40,000 in life insruance coverage through the program regardless of their health status.
Military quality of life a key focus of Congress in 2024
A special House panel has been examining the issue for the last year.
Pentagon revamps how it prevents, handles collateral damage in strikes
The entire Defense Department has civilian harm reduction marching orders.
Air Force to issue protective eyewear as laser pointer incidents surge
The gear aims to limit the potential risk to pilots and other aircrew amid a recent spike in lasing incidents.
Will DoD’s plan to improve quality of life be different this time?
No more 'end-stating,' said the general in charge of quality-of-life programs in the Army.
By Karen Jowers
Capitol Hill defense work continues despite House leadership turmoil
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 16, 2023.
Stuck in shoddy barracks? Soldiers made an app to review them
Soon, generals won’t be the only ones with star rankings.
What will it take to fix so many lousy barracks? lawmakers ask
"It will take years to address the chronic neglect and underfunding we uncovered" in barracks, GAO says.
By Karen Jowers