Outgoing DOD family official: ‘Don’t forget who you’re working for’
Patricia Barron connected with – and listened to – military spouses during her four years as head of DOD family policy.
By Karen Jowers
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More than 300k VA health jobs exempted from White House hiring freeze
About two-thirds of Veterans Affairs jobs will be excluded from a White House order blocking new hiring.
Convicted veterans among Jan. 6 rioters granted pardons, commutations
About 230 people with military backgrounds were charged in connection with the attack and have now been granted clemency by President Trump.
Trump taps officer who blasted ‘wokeness’ for Air Force undersecretary
Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier was fired from Space Force squadron command after appearing on a podcast to promote his book on alleged Marxism in the military.
VA secretary nominee promises more medical care options and upgrades
Nominee Doug Collins said he wants to expand VA's community care program while still strengthening the existing department health care system.
Coast Guard commandant fired after Trump returns to White House
Adm. Linda Fagan had served in the top Coast Guard role since June 2022 and was the first uniformed woman to lead a military branch.
Key Senate confirmation moves follow Trump’s inauguration
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Jan. 20, 2025.
Senate panel advances Hegseth’s bid to become next defense secretary
The vote from the Senate Armed Services Committee sets up a full Senate confirmation vote on Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon later this week.
Trump promises to bring back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine
Both Trump and his pick to lead the Pentagon have promised back pay for troops dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
Biden pardons Milley in move to guard against possible Trump ‘revenge’
It’s customary to grant clemency at the end of presidential terms, but such acts are traditionally offered to Americans who have been convicted of crimes.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press