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Pentagon needs to wake up on troops’ lack of sleep, watchdog says
A new GAO study found that Defense Department leaders aren't doing enough to address sleep deprivation among troops.
Federal watchdog to investigate Osprey’s safety record after crash
Lawmakers asked the Government Accountability Office to look into the fleet's history in December.
Senators say DOD has a ‘long way to go’ to fix military housing issues
Senators want answers from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin on steps the Pentagon is taking to address continued problems in family housing.
By Karen Jowers
‘We missed our mark’: Next Boeing F-15EX delivery coming in November
Boeing's new timeline to deliver the next F-15EX comes nearly a year after the firm originally planned, and four months behind its revised estimate.
Guard, reserve troops get fewer veterans disability claims approved
A government watchdog found that active-duty troops had their VA disability claims approved at much higher rates than part-time personnel.
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
Lawmakers grill Pentagon officials over failure of MyTravel program
The failed attempt to revamp and address pre-existing deficiencies of the Defense Travel System means that the department is back where it started.
Boeing F-15EX deliveries slip at least six months after quality errors
A government watchdog also warned that cybersecurity vulnerabilities remain the F-15EX’s primary vulnerability.
Major racial disparities exist in military justice system, report says
The report highlighted three areas the Pentagon should remedy, including training and education, service member protections and oversight and transparency.
By Zamone Perez
Auditors: Over 1 million F-35 spare parts lost by DoD and Lockheed
GAO said some defense officials believe the true amount of lost spare parts may be even higher.
Watchdog warns Guard pilots not getting enough hours to fly safely
Despite the shortfall, Guard pilots have better safety records than their active duty peers.
By Davis Winkie