Biden's 1st Budget Request Sidelines Defense Spending in Favor of Massive Domestic Investments President Joe Biden issued his first budget proposal, requesting $753 billion for defense-related spending, an essentially...
DoD Spent Hundreds of Millions on Air Transport in Afghanistan -- But Didn't Ask Allies for Repayment From September 2017 through September 2020, the U.S. military paid $773 million for air transportation provided to U.S...
Here's What It Costs to Keep US Troops in Japan and South Korea The United States spent more than $34 billion to maintain military presences in Japan and South Korea between 2016 and 2019.
Republicans Rebuke Call from 50 Democrats to Gut DoD Spending Republicans have been pushing to boost the defense budget by 3% to 5% to grow capabilities in cyber, space and naval warfare.
Stop Throwing Money Down F-35 'Rathole,' Top Lawmaker Says Rep. Adam Smith is questioning how the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program fits into the Defense Department's future strategy.
Republicans Call on Biden to Boost Pentagon Spending to Combat China The lawmakers cited the need to grow capabilities in cyber, space and naval warfare.
The US Military May Dodge Significant Budget Cuts, to the Ire of Progressives A lack of big surprises in the next budget potentially sets up a fight between Democrats on Capitol Hill.
The VA's Budget Has Quintupled in 20 Years. Veterans Groups Want Billions More Veterans advocates are calling for an $11 billion increase in the Department of Veterans Affairs budget.
Congress Asks Pentagon to Restore Military Base Construction Funds from Border Wall President Biden canceled the national emergency declaration used to justify shifting $3.6 billion from military projects.
Government Shutdown and Your VA Loan Veterans and other eligible borrowers have had so many questions about how their home loan benefits are affected during the...
'I'm Very Proud of Him:' Sergeant Major of the Army Reacts to Black Lieutenant's Traffic Stop "He represented himself and our Army well through his calm, professional response to the situation -- I'm very proud of him."
FBI Seeks Suspects After Laser Hits US Air Force Aircraft in Georgia The FBI says that around 9:50 a.m. on March 9, a U.S. Air Force aircraft was deliberately struck by a high-powered laser for...
For the First Time, a Woman Has Been Nominated to Lead the Army The Biden administration plans to nominate Christine Wormuth, a former top Defense Department official, as the first female...
Sleep Disorders Are Skyrocketing Among US Military Personnel, Study Finds The increases should concern military leaders and doctors as well as the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Female Cadet Sets New Record for West Point's Punishing Obstacle Course A female cadet at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point set a record on the grueling obstacle course standing between every...
