Congress Looks to Continue Coast Guard’s Pacific Expansion
The Coast Guard was the only military service mentioned by name in the White House’s Indo-Pacific strategy, which is largely aimed at challenging China as Beijing and Washington compete for influence.
House Approves $2.5 Billion for Junior Enlisted Raises, Which May Be $800 Million Too Little
A Pentagon spending bill that includes $2.5 billion to pay for a major hike in junior enlisted troops' salaries has passed the House, but the White House is contending that amount falls short of what would actually be needed to cover the raises.
Senators' Latest Idea to Fix Military Recruiting Slump? Sharing Enlistment Data with High Schools
The idea is intended to better track data that could be used to help sell military service as a career opportunity amid the military's ongoing struggle to convince young people to sign up.
New Rule Gives Maximum Pell Grants to Children of Fallen Service Members
A new rule takes effect July 1 that expands higher education benefits to more children of fallen service members, while also raising the age limit to receive the aid.
US expected to bolster Ukraine’s defense with $150M in munitions
The latest military aid package comes as Russia is accusing Ukraine of using U.S.-provided munitions to strike inside Russia or Russian-held territory.
Paralyzed During Surgery at Walter Reed, Guardsman Asks Supreme Court to Consider Feres Doctrine Challenge
An attorney for Staff Sgt. Ryan Carter, who was not on active duty at the time of his back surgery, says the court should consider the medical malpractice case despite legal precedent that protects the government from lawsuits.