New analysis of Air Force suicides explores contributing factorsA comprehensive report of Air Force suicides in 2020 found dozens of trends and made 68 recommendations to help stop the problem.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown32 hours ago
Pentagon needs to wake up on troops’ lack of sleep, watchdog saysA new GAO study found that Defense Department leaders aren't doing enough to address sleep deprivation among troops.By Leo Shane III2 days ago
Outgoing WWP leader sees continued strain on vets, but more support Mike Linnington leaves Wounded Warrior Project after eight years of dramatic improvements for injured veterans, but numerous challenges remain.By Leo Shane III4 days ago
Congress offers procurement boost for F-35 jets in FY24 spending billThe U.S. Air Force would receive enough money to buy 51 F-35As in fiscal 2024 under the compromise defense spending bill lawmakers released.By Stephen Losey and Rachel S. Cohen6 days ago
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rushIf Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.By Leo Shane III and Karen Jowers7 days ago
Monthly bonuses for junior troops included in defense budget planUnder the latest congressional budget plan, troops E-6 and below could start getting monthly bonuses from the Defense Department to offset low base pay.By Leo Shane III8 days ago