‘Warrior dividend’ is on the way to troops, Trump saysIn honor of America's 250th anniversary, troops will receive $1,776 before Christmas, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
Troops to get 3.8% pay raise under proposed defense billThe proposed NDAA also includes a boost in family separation allowance, among other policy alterations designed to improve troops’ quality of life.By Patricia Kime4 weeks ago
Bill would raise VA compensation for severely injured vets, survivorsA congressional bill would raise VA compensation for survivors and severely injured veterans, but lawmakers are sparring over its estimated cost. By Patricia Kime4 weeks ago
Air Force practices operating from cut-off bases in fierce future warThe Air Force's agile combat employment concept would prepare units to operate from dispersed, austere bases in a war against a major adversary like China.By Stephen Losey6 weeks ago
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdownPresident Donald Trump has signed a government funding bill that ends a record 43-day shutdown.7 weeks ago
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the HouseThe shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House return to Washington to vote on the legislation.8 weeks ago