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Pentagon says it will reopen weapons testing reports to public
Amid congressional pressure, the Pentagon says its next annual report detailing shortfalls in the Pentagon weapons programs will be public.
By Joe Gould
More military justice reforms included in defense policy bill
The measure gives more power to independent prosecutors, instead of local commanders.
Defense policy bill with COVID vaccine repeal heads to Biden’s desk
The measure includes plans for $817 billion in military spending in fiscal 2023 and a 4.6% pay raise for troops starting next month.
Bill would block academy grads from playing pro sports right away
The change could affect the career of current Army linebacker Andre Carter II.
Dramatic changes in military pay to be focus of new study
The provision is included in the compromise defense authorization bill released this week.
Pentagon worries repealing COVID vaccine mandate will affect readiness
Democratic House leaders now support the change, which has been a priority for congressional Republicans for months.
Military COVID-19 vaccine mandate repealed in defense bill compromise
The $858 billion measure also includes a 4.6% pay raise for troops next year and plans to backfill munition stockpiles depleted by the war in Ukraine.
This week in Congress: Final NDAA compromise expected to be unveiled
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 5, 2022.
Keep COVID-19 military vaccine mandate, defense secretary says
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making clear he wants to keep the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place to protect the health of the troops.
By Tara Copp, AP