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By James Clark Oct 2, 2020

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The VA to be investigated following ‘staggering’ reports of racism and discrimination, lawmakers say

At the urging of lawmakers, the federal government is launching an investigation into reports of widespread racism at the Department of Veterans Affairs.

By Jared Keller Jun 3, 2020

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The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still doesn’t have working weapons elevators and aircraft launching systems

The USS Gerald R. Ford may be on a steady march towards its first formal deployment, but the much-vaunted supercarrier is still facing major technical problems in two of its...

By John M. Donnelly, CQ-Roll Call May 14, 2020

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The Pentagon hasn’t delivered on its promises to combat sexual harassment and assault in the ranks, GAO says

“Had these policies been adopted in 2011, who knows how much further we would be in the fight to eliminate not just harassment but other forms of sexual violence in...

By David Roza Apr 16, 2020

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Jeff and Tina would be rolling in their graves over a new report on DoD’s cybersecurity efforts

The military hasn’t fully implemented those programs, GAO found, and DoD isn’t keeping good track of its efforts overall. That’s a problem, because cybersecurity is a group effort.

By Brock Vergakis, The Virginian-Pilot Mar 24, 2020

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Navy’s newest aircraft carriers have clogged toilets that cost $400k to fix, report says

Unexpected and frequent clogging means the Navy needs to flush each aircraft carrier’s sewage system with a $400k acid wash.

By Reuters Staff Jan 16, 2020

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US watchdog says Trump administration violated law by withholding Ukraine military aid

"Faithful execution of the law does not permit the President to substitute his own policy priorities for those that Congress has enacted into law."

By Haley Britzky Dec 3, 2019

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New report confirms that excusing bad military housing with high occupancy rates is total BS

You didn't really need a fancy report to tell you that.

By David Roza Nov 20, 2019

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2 years after the Fitzgerald and McCain collisions, the Navy has no idea if its new ship-driving training is working

According to senior Navy officials, it could take nearly 16 years or more to know if the planned changes will have an impact

By David Roza Nov 6, 2019

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‘A huge morale hit’ — Army EOD techs are stuck between plummeting recruitment levels and skyrocketing workloads

"Something needs to change, because I don't think we have enough manpower for the workload."

By Richard Sisk, Military.com May 11, 2019

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In case you were wondering, a new report says the Pentagon still sucks at buying weapons

It hits on the JLTV, F-35, and more.

By Michael Peck, The National Interest Jan 5, 2019

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The Top 26 National Security Threats Facing America, According To The US Government

What do China, Russia, bubonic plague and global warming have in common? They are among the top threats to U.S. national security, according to the U.S. government

By Michael Peck, The National Interest Dec 19, 2018

Analysis

The 7 Biggest Problems Facing The US Navy, According To A New GAO Audit

How can the U.S. Navy buy more ships and planes when it can’t maintain the ones it has? That’s the … Continued

By Michael Peck, The National Interest Sep 19, 2018

Military Tech

The Air Force Is Stretched Dangerously Thin, According To 2 Grim New Studies

Like a trucking company with too few trucks and too many deliveries, America's airpower is being overworked and under-maintained. Two … Continued

By Jared Keller Dec 22, 2017

Analysis

The Pentagon’s Delicate Dance On Climate Change

During his confirmation hearing in January, Secretary of Defense James Mattis vowed that the Department of Defense would take the … Continued

By Nikki Wentling, Stars and Stripes Nov 28, 2017

Veterans Benefits

VA Failed To Report 90% Of Poor-Performing Doctors, Watchdog Says

The Department of Veterans Affairs fails to report 90 percent of poor-performing doctors to national and state databases intended to … Continued

By Claudia Grisales, Stars and Stripes Oct 20, 2017

News

Report: Military Base Water Supplies Still Contain Rocket Fuel, Firefighting Foam

A federal watchdog has found most military bases have caught up on reporting about concerns of water contamination, but plenty … Continued

By Hope Hodge Seck, Military.com Sep 8, 2017

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New Report Finds Navy Crews Are Undermanned, Overworked, And Lack Training

Editor’s Note: This article by Hope Hodge Seck originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and … Continued

By wyatt olson, stars and stripes Aug 13, 2017

Community

Did $1.5 Billion Spent On Military Music Actually Boost Troop Morale?

The military spent more than $1.37 billion between 2012 and 2016 on salaries and allowances for active-duty musicians in bands, … Continued

By wyatt olson, stars and stripes Jul 19, 2017

News

Federal Sting Finds Transfer Of Restricted Military Surplus To Local Police Is Way Too Lax

A federal sting operation uncovered lax oversight by the Defense Department agency tasked with transferring military surplus to law enforcement … Continued

By Nikki Wentling, Stars and Stripes Jul 11, 2017

Veterans Benefits

VA Rejects 4 Out Of 5 Disability Claims For Gulf War-Associated Illnesses

The Department of Veterans Affairs denies more than 80 percent of veterans’ claims for benefits for Gulf War-associated illnesses — … Continued

By Christopher Woody, Business Insider Jun 16, 2017

News

The US Military Is Struggling To Keep Up With All Its Responsibilities, Report Says

Years of complex operations and the ongoing demands of units in the field have left the armed forces struggling to … Continued

By James Clark Jun 5, 2017

Reviews

Glock Officially Loses Its Protest Against Sig’s Award For New Service Pistol

The Government Accountability Office announced today that it has denied a protest from Glock to reconsider its decision to award … Continued

By James Clark May 16, 2017

Veterans Benefits

1 In 5 Troops Discharged For Misconduct Between 2011 And 2015 Had PTSD Or TBI, Report Finds

Post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury can impact the behavior of service members, and may lead to separations for … Continued

By Sherman Gillums Jr. Mar 30, 2017

Opinion

VA Could Benefit From Firing Its Bottom 10% Of Underperforming Staff

For too many in media and government who talk about bolstering accountability in the Department of Veterans Affairs, the notion … Continued

By Nikki Wentling, Stars and Stripes Mar 22, 2017

Veterans Benefits

Lawmakers Want To Give Female Veterans Improved Access To Health Care

A few years after Army Reserve veteran Kate Hoit returned home from a yearlong deployment to Iraq in 2005, she … Continued

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The VA to be investigated following ‘staggering’ reports of racism and discrimination, lawmakers say

The Navy’s $13 billion supercarrier still doesn’t have working weapons elevators and aircraft launching systems

The Pentagon hasn’t delivered on its promises to combat sexual harassment and assault in the ranks, GAO says

Jeff and Tina would be rolling in their graves over a new report on DoD’s cybersecurity efforts

Navy’s newest aircraft carriers have clogged toilets that cost $400k to fix, report says

US watchdog says Trump administration violated law by withholding Ukraine military aid

New report confirms that excusing bad military housing with high occupancy rates is total BS

2 years after the Fitzgerald and McCain collisions, the Navy has no idea if its new ship-driving training is working

‘A huge morale hit’ — Army EOD techs are stuck between plummeting recruitment levels and skyrocketing workloads

In case you were wondering, a new report says the Pentagon still sucks at buying weapons

The Top 26 National Security Threats Facing America, According To The US Government

The 7 Biggest Problems Facing The US Navy, According To A New GAO Audit

The Air Force Is Stretched Dangerously Thin, According To 2 Grim New Studies

The Pentagon’s Delicate Dance On Climate Change

VA Failed To Report 90% Of Poor-Performing Doctors, Watchdog Says

Report: Military Base Water Supplies Still Contain Rocket Fuel, Firefighting Foam

New Report Finds Navy Crews Are Undermanned, Overworked, And Lack Training

Did $1.5 Billion Spent On Military Music Actually Boost Troop Morale?

Federal Sting Finds Transfer Of Restricted Military Surplus To Local Police Is Way Too Lax

VA Rejects 4 Out Of 5 Disability Claims For Gulf War-Associated Illnesses

The US Military Is Struggling To Keep Up With All Its Responsibilities, Report Says

Glock Officially Loses Its Protest Against Sig’s Award For New Service Pistol

1 In 5 Troops Discharged For Misconduct Between 2011 And 2015 Had PTSD Or TBI, Report Finds

VA Could Benefit From Firing Its Bottom 10% Of Underperforming Staff

Lawmakers Want To Give Female Veterans Improved Access To Health Care