Feds to make moving government jobs abroad easier for military spousesThe Pentagon and State Department will make it easier for military spouses to take federal civilian jobs overseas following a permanent change of station.By Karen Jowers2 weeks ago
US to announce fresh weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalledThe latest weapons package will be provided through presidential drawdown authority, or PDA, which pulls weapons from existing U.S. stockpiles.By Lolita C. Baldor5 months ago
VA hopes to end mandatory overtime for its claims processors Staffers have been required to work up to 4 hours a week, or more than two extra days each month, to clear backlogged and overdue disability claims.By Leo Shane III12 months ago
Air Force looks to cut nearly 50% of tactical air control party jobsThe move would significantly limit the number of officers and enlisted airmen trained to plan attacks and call in airstrikes on the front lines.By Rachel S. Cohen13 months ago
Military veterans defend American elections as poll workersRecruiting veterans to work as poll workers could harness the energy of veterans looking for new ways to serve their country.By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse18 months ago
North Korean leader convenes military meeting amid tensionsNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un is meeting with his senior military officials to discuss national defense policies.23 months ago
Russian invasion in Ukraine could spell major shifts in the PacificExperts weigh in on the wider effects of how events in Ukraine may influence actions in the Pacific.By Todd South2 years ago
Report: Airmen in fatal Humvee accident weren’t properly wearing seatbelts, helmetsOne airman died and two were injured when a Humvee's sharp turn on a gravel road led to a rollover.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
VA has the second-worst COVID vaccination rate among all federal agenciesMore than 50,000 VA staffers have yet to get vaccinated against the virus.By Leo Shane III2 years ago
Travis airman arrested in connection with alleged murder of 19-year-old womanAirman 1st Class Juan Parra-Peralta, arrested in connection with a woman's murder, has returned to duty at Travis Air Force Base, California.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
Pentagon, reacting to Biden order, working on plan for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinationsUnvaccinated service members will be subject to weekly testing, and perhaps mandatory vaccination.By Meghann Myers and Howard Altman3 years ago
Masks again required at VA facilities as department considers vaccine mandate for all staffBoth vaccinated and unvaccinated staff will be required to wear masks indoors, in line with new CDC guidance.By Leo Shane III3 years ago