Reconciliation Bill Adds $150 Billion for Defense, Including Money for Barracks, DCIP
The House Armed Services Committee will mark up legislation this morning that would provide DOD an additional $150 billion for the current fiscal year, along with enacting most of President Trump’s domestic policy agenda. The DOD funding section of the bill includes:...
Phelan Scraps Navy’s 2030 Climate Plan
Navy Secretary John Phelan has rescinded a Biden-era plan to address climate change, as Breaking Defense reported. “Today, I’m focusing on warfighters first and I’m rescinding the Biden administration’s climate action program,” he said last week in a video posted to...
Report: House to Raise DOD Spending in Massive Policy Bill
House leaders are shaping a spending and policy bill that will include a $150 billion boost in defense spending, matching a hike the Senate included in its version of the reconciliation package, according to Politico. The reconciliation package is the vehicle to pass...
Army Considers Expanding Barracks Privatization
The Army may look to privatize more buildings as it deals with aging infrastructure, much of it in poor condition, Military.com reported. “We’re looking at expansion writ large,” David Dentino, deputy assistant Army secretary for installations, housing and...
In Our Communities
Nebraska Base Hosts Students for ‘Open Hangar’ Career Fair At its second annual Open Hangar career fair, the Nebraska Air National Guard’s 55th Air Refueling Wing hosted over 300 local high school students, introducing them to potential career paths, according to a...
Cramer Wants More ‘Institutional Expertise’ in Hegseth’s Circle
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said Wednesday he has faith in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but that “one of the things [Hegseth] has lacked in the early days is some real expertise, institutional expertise, in the building.” Cramer, a member of the Senate Armed Services...
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Cramer Wants More ‘Institutional Expertise’ in Hegseth’s Circle
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said Wednesday he has faith in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but that “one of the things [Hegseth] has lacked in the...
Army Hits Retention Goal Early
The Army has exceeded its retention goal for fiscal year 2025, Military Times reported. The Army said it had reenlisted 15,600 soldiers, above its...
In Our Communities
Guard Base in Maryland Develops 3D Printer for Concrete VoxelMatters reported that the 175th Civil Engineer Squadron at Martin State Air National...
Governors Protest Moving Air Guard Troops to Space Force
Govs. Jared Polis (D-Col.) and Kevin Stitt (R-Okla.), the leaders of the National Governors Association, reinforced bipartisan opposition Tuesday to...
Air Force to Hold Public Meetings in Three States for Homeland Defense Radar
The Air Force seems to be considering five sites in three states as it plans for construction of over-the-horizon radars to modernize NORAD’s...
In Our Communities
Leonard Wood Hosts Night at the Museum Event for Military Kids Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri recently held a museum lock-in, hosting local sixth-...
Rep. Bacon Joins Dems Calling for Hegseth’s Firing
House Armed Services Committee member Don Bacon (R-Neb.) Monday became the first congressional Republican to encourage the White House to fire...
Bill Would Outlaw Drone Video Over Bases
Two House Armed Services Committee members have introduced a bill that would make it illegal for civilians to capture drone footage of national...
Army Appears on Track to Hit Recruiting Goal
The Army has hit 85% of its recruitment goal with more than five months to go in the fiscal year. Military.com reported that by last week, the Army...
Today: Deadline for Army Reenlistment
Today is the deadline for soldiers who want to reenlist and receive the associated such as bonuses and preferred assignments, Military.com reported....