Pentagon Chief Extends Deployment of Aircraft Carrier, Ships in the Red Sea as Houthi Attacks Go On
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin signed the order last week to extend the four ships' deployment for a second time, rather than bring the carrier, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, and its three warships home.
Air Force dangles big bucks, expands eligibility for retention bonuses
Seventy-three career fields are eligible for reenlistment bonuses reaching as high as $180,000 in fiscal year 2024.
We Must Stop Predatory Companies from Scamming Veterans Seeking Disability Benefits
As things currently stand, the VA is not able to take legal action against unaccredited claim sharks. It can only send cease-and-desist letters.
May Red Sea recap: Navy maintains fight against Houthi attacks
The Navy destroyed several missiles and drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi militants over the last month.
US Pledges $135 Million in Aid to Western-Leaning Moldova to Counter Russian Influence
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken opened a short visit to Eastern Europe with a stop in Chisinau, Moldova's capital, where he announced the assistance at a news conference with President Maia Sandu.
Pentagon mulls special pay boost to fix health care personnel shortage
Officials blamed the shortage on an inability to set competitive pay and other instances of bureaucratic red tape slowing the onboarding of workers.