Lawmakers push for cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits next yearLegislation introduced in the Senate would guarantee a cost-of-living boost in veterans benefits in 2025.By Leo Shane III13 months 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. Cohen14 months ago
House Republicans argue for discipline of ‘bad apples’ at VAThe VA has the second-largest federal workforce behind the Department of Defense.By Molly Weisner22 months ago
Congress tells Air Force to upgrade skiplanes as Arctic heats upLawmakers called on the Air Force to study how swapping out the polar airlift fleet could help the U.S. keep protect the Arctic.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
New legislation aims to give drone crews tax-free combat payPilots and sensor operators in any branch of the armed forces, who work on any RPA fleet used in designated areas of conflict, would be eligible for tax-free income.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
Congress turns down a Space National Guard again, but Space Force isn’t giving up"Simply put, we don’t know enough," Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) said.By Rachel S. Cohen3 years ago
