The plan would use federal records to help address the drop in registrants in the past two years. The House Armed Services Committee has included a proposal in…
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Defense Secretary Appears Before House Armed Services Committee
He took full responsibility for the secrecy surrounding his hospitalization at the beginning of the year. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin appeared before the House Armed Services Committee…
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House Legislation Seeks More Information on Havana Syndrome
The bill requires the Pentagon to provide detailed health reports to Congress. Members of the House are questioning the conclusion by the U.S. intelligence community that the Havana…
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Military Fitness Standards Addressed in Defense Bill
Close combat soldiers must meet higher minimum standards. The new National Defense Authorization Act will require soldiers in close combat forces to meet higher minimum fitness standards for…
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Armed Services Committee Prepares Defense Policy Bill
Chairman expresses optimism that it will receive bipartisan support. The House Armed Services Committee is set to release the text of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).…
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House Considers Highest Defense Budget Ever
Funding proposed to strengthen America’s military and take care of service members. The House Armed Services Committee has sent to the floor for a vote the highest-ever Defense…
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Junior Enlisted Service Members May Receive Pay Raise
Congress takes steps to address financial challenges caused by inflation. House legislators recently proposed significant pay increases for junior enlisted service members, along with monthly bonuses to counter…
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Congress Continues to Investigate Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Two House oversight committees want to know more. The Chairmen of the House Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers of Alabama, and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul…
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U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Testifies Before Congress
He says the U.S. should be prepared for the Chinese invasion of Taiwan. The House Armed Services Committee heard from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Admiral John Aquilino this…
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Legislators Urge Pentagon to Pay Troops Who Refused Vax
Defense secretary has said service records would be updated. The National Defense Authorization Act for 2023 signed by President Biden includes a provision that repealed the nation’s military…
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