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Bipartisan House proposal aims to speed up defense acquisition work

The proposal could be the template for significant reform plans this year in how the military plans and buys new weapons systems.

By Leo Shane III

5 days ago

Trump’s pick for VA watchdog role promises independence, impartiality

Former Board of Veterans Appeals Chair Cheryl Mason said her work with the Trump administration should not disqualify her from a federal watchdog role.

By Leo Shane III

10 days ago

USS Truman conducted largest airstrike in Navy history, official says

Sixteen aircraft dropped 124,000 pounds of ordnance in less than two minutes during a Feb. 1 airstrike in Somalia, a defense official told Military Times.

3 weeks ago

VA drops secondary review rule for community care medical appointments

Congress last year passed legislation designed to simplify the process for veterans seeking medical help outside the VA health care system.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Breaking down Trump’s executive order mandating multiple VA reforms

The president signed an executive order Friday calling for several sweeping changes in VA operations and construction goals.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago

Trump picks senior VA advisor to serve as top department watchdog

Cheryl Mason's shift from administration insider to department watchdog elicited concerns about her ability to be an independent voice on VA operations.

By Leo Shane III

5 weeks ago