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By Jeff Schogol Jan 22, 2021

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National Guardsmen moved out of Capitol parking garage after bipartisan outcry from lawmakers

“Our troops are going to hotel rooms or other comfortable accommodations at the end of their shifts."

By David Roza Jan 21, 2021

News

Trump pardoned ace Navy pilot, TOPGUN instructor who took $2 million in bribes

He resigned from Congress in 2005 after pleading guilty to corruption charges.

By David Roza Jan 14, 2021

News

We salute these military veterans who stood up to rioters on Capitol Hill

“My job is to protect and serve."

By David Roza Jan 11, 2021

News

Sen. Duckworth demands Pentagon prosecute vets and troops who participated in Capitol riot

"Upholding good order and discipline demands that the U.S. Armed Forces root out extremists"

By Jeff Schogol Jan 7, 2021

News

The National Guard’s response to the Capitol Hill riots: Everything you need to know

What we know so far.

By David Roza Jan 6, 2021

News

‘This is banana republic crap’: Veterans in Congress react to storming of US Capitol

"We are witnessing absolute banana republic crap."

By Jeff Schogol Jan 6, 2021

News

Pro-Trump mob overruns Capitol to prevent election certification

Capitol Hill under siege.

By Paul Szoldra Dec 22, 2020

News

Trump pardons Marine veteran-turned-scumbag congressman Duncan Hunter

“I take full responsibility,” Hunter said at his March sentencing. He resigned from Congress in January.

By Jeff Schogol Dec 22, 2020

News

Here are the new toys that Congress is giving the Pentagon for Christmas

Ho, ho, ho!

By Jeff Schogol Dec 13, 2020

Pentagon Run-Down

There’s a battle brewing in Congress over Biden’s defense secretary pick

Retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin left active duty in 2016.

By Haley Britzky Dec 9, 2020

News

Lawmakers demand answers over ‘dramatic increase’ of COVID-19 cases at Fort Bliss

New Mexico lawmakers voiced their "increasing concern" in a letter to U.S. Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy on Monday.

By Patricia Kime, Military.com Nov 12, 2020

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Lawmakers are investigating the cancer diagnoses of veterans of toxic Uzbekistan base

A House committee is investigating cancer diagnoses in more than 400 veterans who served in Uzbekistan after the Sept. 11,...

By Gina Harkins, Military.com Oct 4, 2020

News

Navy leaders want sailors to get extra cash for at-sea quarantine time

The coronavirus pandemic is putting extra stress on Navy families.

By Scott Shindledecker, Daily Inter Lake, Kalispell, Mont. Sep 30, 2020

News

VA secretary says new program will help fund suicide prevention services

Wilkie did not have specific dollar figures, but he said the program is tailored to reach rural communities.

By Gina Harkins, Military.com Sep 28, 2020

News

‘Ain’t gonna happen!’ Politicians vow to keep Parris Island open

"If you're looking to save money -- let's start with cutting those people who think closing Parris Island is a...

By Haley Britzky Sep 23, 2020

News

House lawmakers unanimously pass bill that would allow Alwyn Cashe to finally receive the Medal of Honor

One step closer.

By Haley Britzky Sep 8, 2020

News

Congress is opening an investigation into Fort Hood

Another one.

By Jeff Schogol Sep 2, 2020

News

Stars and Stripes could cease publication on Sept. 30 without DoD funding, lawmakers warn

'If publishing is discontinued and there is an order to dissolve the organization then there will be a phasing of...

By John M. Donnelly, CQ-Roll Call Jul 30, 2020

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House moves to overturn Trump’s military transgender ban

“The thousands of transgender patriots serving this nation deserve much better than to be singled out for discrimination."

By Julia Bergman, The Day, New London, Conn. Jul 13, 2020

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Congress to convene hearing on handling of race-based allegations at the Coast Guard Academy

The heads of the two committees convening the July 16 hearing said the commandant of the Coast Guard, Rear Arm....

By Haley Britzky Jul 9, 2020

News

There were likely ‘missed signals’ ahead of killing of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillén, joint chiefs chairman says

"That will be one of the things that we need to implement for the future to make sure it doesn't...

By Haley Britzky Jul 7, 2020

News

More than 90 lawmakers demand an investigation into the Army’s handling of Vanessa Guillén case

"We are dismayed that we must ask these questions in the wake of SPC Guillén’s disappearance."

By David Choi, Business Insider Jul 7, 2020

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‘Walk a mile in my legs’ — Army vet Sen. Tammy Duckworth fires back after Fox News’ Tucker Carlson questions her patriotism

"Does @TuckerCarlson want to walk a mile in my legs and then tell me whether or not I love America?"

By Reps. Katie Porter and Jason Crow Jun 30, 2020

Opinion

Americans need to know how many of its troops are in harm’s way

There is nothing more fundamental to American democracy than the idea that the government must be answerable to the people.

By David Roza Jun 16, 2020

News

Former Air Force lawyer blasts ‘ridiculous’ two-month effort to investigate racial problems in the service

“This is a decades-long problem, you’re not going to find the problem and solutions and causes in two months.”

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National Guardsmen moved out of Capitol parking garage after bipartisan outcry from lawmakers

Trump pardoned ace Navy pilot, TOPGUN instructor who took $2 million in bribes

We salute these military veterans who stood up to rioters on Capitol Hill

Sen. Duckworth demands Pentagon prosecute vets and troops who participated in Capitol riot

The National Guard’s response to the Capitol Hill riots: Everything you need to know

‘This is banana republic crap’: Veterans in Congress react to storming of US Capitol

Pro-Trump mob overruns Capitol to prevent election certification

Trump pardons Marine veteran-turned-scumbag congressman Duncan Hunter

Here are the new toys that Congress is giving the Pentagon for Christmas

There’s a battle brewing in Congress over Biden’s defense secretary pick

Lawmakers demand answers over ‘dramatic increase’ of COVID-19 cases at Fort Bliss

Lawmakers are investigating the cancer diagnoses of veterans of toxic Uzbekistan base

Navy leaders want sailors to get extra cash for at-sea quarantine time

VA secretary says new program will help fund suicide prevention services

‘Ain’t gonna happen!’ Politicians vow to keep Parris Island open

House lawmakers unanimously pass bill that would allow Alwyn Cashe to finally receive the Medal of Honor

Congress is opening an investigation into Fort Hood

Stars and Stripes could cease publication on Sept. 30 without DoD funding, lawmakers warn

House moves to overturn Trump’s military transgender ban

Congress to convene hearing on handling of race-based allegations at the Coast Guard Academy

There were likely ‘missed signals’ ahead of killing of Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillén, joint chiefs chairman says

More than 90 lawmakers demand an investigation into the Army’s handling of Vanessa Guillén case

‘Walk a mile in my legs’ — Army vet Sen. Tammy Duckworth fires back after Fox News’ Tucker Carlson questions her patriotism

Americans need to know how many of its troops are in harm’s way

Former Air Force lawyer blasts ‘ridiculous’ two-month effort to investigate racial problems in the service