Mattis Faces Hurdles after Trump's SecDef Nod Retired Gen. James Mattis' nomination as defense secretary won much praise, but it is now against the law for him to get the...
Vets Groups Back Bill to Hasten VA Firings Despite Union Opposition A new effort in Congress to ease the process of firing for misconduct at the VA has been denounced by a government union.
Gillibrand Loses Key Support on Sex Assault Bill Two key Senators in the effort to crack down on military sexual assault said on Thursday they would not support a bill that...
Senate Veterans Committee Votes for Clay Hunt Suicide Bill The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee on Wednesday voted to send to the floor legislation intended to help tackle suicide...
VA Secretary Criticizes House Lawmakers Over Planned Budget Cuts VA Secretary Bob McDonald said the White House and Senate are showing greater commitment to veterans than the House.
Symbols of Sacrifice Should Not Be for Sale "The buying and selling of Purple Hearts transforms these symbols of our brave service members' sacrifices into commodities."
House Votes to Criminalize Revenge Porn in the Military The legislation would update the UCMJ to define when private photo sharing is a criminal act, McSally said.
Senators Present Bill to Save Commissaries Several U.S. Senators have introduced new legislation to save funding for military commissaries in light of massive cuts to...
Lawmaker Demands Veterans Secretary Support Bonus Recoupment Bill A House lawmaker demanded that the VA Secretary make up his mind about a bill to recoup bonus money from VA officials who...
Marijuana Refugees: Wounded Veterans Willing to Move for Medicinal Pot The Senate passed legislation with a provision that would allow Veterans Affairs Department doctors to recommend medical...
Top Enlisted Leader at Air Force Special Operations Command Fired, Facing Investigation Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green, who advised on the readiness, training and quality of life of enlisted air commandos, was...
Army to Soldiers: Reenlist by Monday if You Want to Claim Incentives While it is not unusual for the Army to curtail incentives after meeting its retention goals, the troops were given little...
Former Air Force Commander Punished with 21 Days' Confinement, Forfeiture of Pay After Guilty Plea Col. Christopher Meeker, the former commander of Wright-Patterson's 88th Air Base Wing, was sentenced Tuesday evening after...
New Air Force Academy Mission Statement Drops Educate, Adds a Different Focus The Air Force Academy has rolled out a new mission statement that drops the word "educate" and adds in a focus on winning...
The Army Is Getting Rid of Athletic Trainers The Army is set to phase out its unit-level athletic trainers -- civilian specialists tasked with providing immediate care...
