Army takes sweeping look at how new soldiers are welcomed across the force
Through the rest of this year, the Department of the Army Inspector General will tour nearly 40 installations as part of a special inspection of…
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Senators vow to block VA’s hospital closure commission
A bipartisan group of senators, including the chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, on Monday announced plans to block the veterans Asset and Infrastructure…
Overdue veterans disability claims down almost a quarter in last four months
The Veterans Affairs disability claims backlog has dropped by almost 25% in the last four months, indicating that hiring and overtime efforts are making a…
Head of US Army combat vehicle modernization moves to Army Futures Command
WASHINGTON — The head of U.S. Army combat vehicle modernization was approved by the Senate this week to become deputy commander of Army Futures Command….
Army Guard troops risk dismissal as vaccine deadline looms
Up to 40,000 Army National Guard soldiers across the country — or about 13% of the force — have not yet gotten the mandated COVID-19 vaccine,…
Marine Corps, Army report disproportionate substance abuse, mental health issues
Substance abuse and mental health challenges are disproportionately common in the Marine Corps and Army when compared to the other military services, according to a…
Army private admits bizarre plot to attack his unit on deployment
NEW YORK (AP) — A U.S. Army private assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade pleaded guilty Friday to charges that he plotted to murder members…
Considerations for veterans when picking a college
Jamie Schramm’s son and father-in-law served in the United States Marine Corps, so he understands the value of what veterans bring to civilian life after…
The congressional fight to scrap littoral combat ships isn’t over
WASHINGTON ― Congress appears poised to save five littoral combat ships from an early retirement, but the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee says…
Ex-Army pilot turned defense contractor sold aviation secrets to China
A former Army helicopter pilot with more than 20 years of service has pleaded guilty to working as an agent for the Chinese government after…