OpinionAir Force squadrons are closing — reversing it demands investmentThe Air Force has passed the point where more cannot be done with less. The Trump administration and Congress need to sufficiently resource the Air Force.By Douglas A. Birkey6 days ago
Maryland loses last A-10s, becomes the only Air Guard without planesThe divestment of the Maryland National Guard's fleet of A-10s left it as the only Air Guard in the country without a flying mission.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher4 weeks ago
House passes $893 billion defense policy bill with war powers repeal Only a handful of Democrats supported the defense authorization bill plan, because of social issue fights included in the measure. By Leo Shane III6 weeks ago
White House officials to attend funeral of Afghan vet turned advocateAfter Army Sgt. Michael Verardo was injured in Afghanistan in 2010, his family spent years pushing for better care for veterans and caregivers. By Leo Shane III7 weeks ago
Another federal shutdown threat looms as Congress heads back to DCDemocratic leaders want answers on a path towards compromise on a host of federal budget fights before the end of next month. By Leo Shane III8 weeks ago
Senate confirms senior VA advisor to become next department watchdogThe incoming VA Inspector General, Cheryl Mason, worked for several months alongside the senior VA leaders she will now be charged with investigating.By Leo Shane III3 months ago