Latest "Senate Armed Services" stories

Political fights aren’t discouraging recruits, military recruiters say

Service officials said one of their biggest obstacles is explaining the basics of military service to teenagers who rarely interact with veterans.

By Leo Shane III

2 days ago

Defense authorization deal expected this week

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 4, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

5 days ago

Military transition classes improving, but attendance still lags

More than half of troops leaving the military last year skipped out on mandatory two-day transition classes.

By Leo Shane III

7 weeks ago

Capitol Hill defense work continues despite House leadership turmoil

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 16, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

8 weeks ago

Senators back 5.2% pay raise for troops, but not other salary boosts

House plans for salary boosts for junior enlisted troops were replaced in the Senate by plans to study the issue.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

Defense bill work ramps up, but Senate keeps debate out of public view

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 19, 2023.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

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