Rebecca Kheel

Rebecca Kheel is a congressional reporter for Military.com. She previously worked as a defense reporter for The Hill, covering all things defense from the view at the Capitol, including negotiations over annual defense authorization and appropriations bills, fights about the foreign policy crisis of the day and more.

Prior to coming to D.C., she was a local reporter at the Orange County Register in California, writing about everything from disputes over new housing developments to the latest theme park ride openings.

She has a bachelor’s degree in newspaper journalism and history from Syracuse University.

Email: rebecca.kheel@military.com

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More Burial and Funeral Costs Can Now Be Covered by Veterans Benefits

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A Senate procedural maneuver by Tuberville this week forced Democrats to retreat from their earlier position -- that...

Sen. Tommy Tuberville arrives for a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing

Democrats Circumvent Tuberville as Senate Moves to Finally Confirm Leaders of Army, Marine Corps, Joint Chiefs

While acting chiefs can keep the military running day-to-day, defense officials have argued they are not as effective as...

Military personnel whose promotions are being held up by Sen. Tuberville

Posters of Officers Caught in Senator's Promotions Hold Dot Capitol Lawn in Vet Group's Protest

VoteVets, a liberal political action committee founded by veterans, and several Democratic senators used the display to...

Counter-extremism standdown at Kadena Air Base

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Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill., stands and yells at Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla.

VA Threatened with Subpoena if It Doesn't Turn Over Abortion Data to House Committee

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Odds of Shutdown and Missed Paychecks for Troops Grow Amid Chaos in the House

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Chairman Sen. Jon Tester speaks at a Senate budget hearing

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Lawmakers have been debating competing proposals to address the issue of unaccredited companies charging veterans to file...

Sen. Tommy Tuberville at Senate Armed Services Committee hearing

Deferred Retirements, Unemployed Spouses, Field Officers Working as Generals: Democrats' Memo Details Effects of Tuberville Blocking Military Promotions

At least 25 three- and four-star officers were forced to delay retirements to ensure continuity of command due to a...

Sen. Tommy Tuberville is greeted by Gen. David Allvin

Joint Chiefs Prepare for Vacancy at the Top as Senate Bickers over Confirmations Blockade

The blockade on promotions is the work of a single senator -- Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala. -- who is forcing the chamber to hold...

Tanya Bradsher at the Women in Military Service Wreath Laying Ceremony

First Female VA Deputy Secretary, a Retired Army Officer, Is Confirmed by Senate

The next No. 2 official at the Department of Veterans Affairs has been approved by the Senate, making her the first woman to...

More than $1 million in training currency

Republican Bill with Massive Boost to Junior Enlisted Pay Sparks Veto Threat from Biden

The White House is taking issue with a House Republican proposal to give junior enlisted troops a more than 30% pay bump next...

Holcomb Gate on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune

Camp Lejeune Water Victims Offered Quicker Payout Option by Navy and Justice Department

Under the so-called "elective option" claimants can get between $100,000 and $550,000, depending on their diagnosis and how...

Rep. Mike Rogers, R-Ala., speaks during the House Armed Services Committee

Military Leaders Called to Testify in House Probe of Space Command Basing Decision

The Pentagon announced last month that Biden decided to base Space Command at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado, keeping...

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