Esper: South Korea Wealthy Enough to Pay More for US Troops
"Korea is a wealthy country and could and should pay more to help offset the cost of defense," he said.
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Post-9/11 Wars Have Cost American Taxpayers $6.4 trillion, Study Finds
The estimated price tag increased by $500 billion since November 2018.
Senator Announces $18 Million Grant to Fix Fort Carson Gate
The money for Fort Carson is part of a wider grant that will funnel $43 million into road work statewide.
Delayed Spending Bill Could Hurt F-15EX, Major Fighter Jet Upgrades
Some 145 projects could feel the negative affects of an extended continuing resolution, Air Force officials say.
Small Aircraft Fleets Are a Big Drain on Air Force Budget, Study Finds
The U.S. Air Force finds itself at a crossroads on what to do about its small aircraft fleets.
Fight Over Border Troops, Wall Construction Obstructing Passage of Defense Budget
Paying for the border wall and the U.S. troop presence has become a major roadblock to passage of the defense budget.
Army Expects Delays in Black Hawk Replacement if Budget Stalemate Continues
Army aviation officials say that the budget stalemate could delay a step in the effort to develop a futuristic helicopter.
Military Pay Raise at Risk in Budget Impasse, Key Lawmaker Says
The military's promised 3.1% pay raise this year could be at risk in the budget impasse.
Democrats Protest $200M in Additional Border Wall Transfers
President Donald Trump has quietly transferred more than $200 million from DoD counterdrug efforts toward building his wall.
Army Secretary: Congressional Budget Delays Give Our Enemies the Advantage
The Army's modernization programs are at risk from budget haggling in Congress, Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said.
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Navy Denies Canceling Black Sea Op on Trump's Order
House Democrats released Anderson's testimony as part of a new public phase of the ongoing impeachment inquiry.
Navy Submarine That Went Missing with 80 Sailors Aboard Found 75 Years Later
A team of ocean explorers confirmed that the USS Grayback was discovered about 50 nautical miles south of Okinawa in June.
Arizona Looking for Military Personnel Owed $2.3 Million in Unclaimed Funds
More than 8,800 military personnel who were once stationed in Arizona have unclaimed money waiting for them.
Marine Donates His Uniform so Hit-and-Run Victim Can Be Buried in It
Veterans Samuel Jackson and Richard Dunn never met, but one Marine Corps uniform will connect them forevermore.
New Commissary, Exchange Access Delayed for Many Veterans
Disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients won't see on-base access for commissaries and exchange stores any time soon.