White House officials to attend funeral of Afghan vet turned advocate
After Army Sgt. Michael Verardo was injured in Afghanistan in 2010, his family spent years pushing for better care for veterans and caregivers.
Pentagon & Congress
Another federal shutdown threat looms as Congress heads back to DC
Democratic leaders want answers on a path towards compromise on a host of federal budget fights before the end of next month.
This veteran author wants to flip the script on post-9/11 war stories
Benjamin Sledge's book will be released on July 5.
Ukraine says Russian offensive in east gathering momentum
Forced to regroup after failing to take the capital, Russia switched its focus to the vital eastern industrial heartland, where fighting is now picking up.
2 Air Force staff sergeants charged with stealing ammunition
Two Fairchild Air Force Base staff sergeants face charges of stealing thousands of rounds of ammunition from the base in Spokane, Washington.
The vast majority of troops kicked out for COVID vaccine refusal received general discharges
“I can tell you there are no operational impacts across the force for readiness,” Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Ottignon told lawmakers.
Sluggish military recruiting worries Congress
Military officials called this year the most difficult for recruiting they can remember.
‘Why should we believe your assurances?’ Senators grill privatized housing company officials.
'We're not perfect,' Balfour Beatty official says.
‘Military Child of the Year’ winners talk sacrifice and resilience
Two teenagers share their experiences growing up in military homes and what they’ve sacrificed to support their parents’ careers on The Spouse Angle podcast.
Trump officials gave improper national security loans to trucking firm, lawmakers allege
The report accuses officials of overruling Pentagon recommendations to give $700 million in low-interest loans to YRC Worldwide Inc., now known as Yellow Corp.
Months-long flotation device delay preceded Texas soldier’s drowning
A Texas soldier drowned in the Rio Grande without a flotation device despite previous requests for the equipment.
