Congress Fails to Fund Trump's 'Space Force' in Defense Budget Bill
A House-Senate conference committee working on the 2019 defense budget left out money to start building the Space Force.
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Lawmakers: Use Cyber Attacks on Countries That Meddle in US Elections
The SASC wants the U.S. to launch cyber attacks against any country that tries to disrupt the functioning of our society.
Lawmakers Approve 2.6 Percent Troop Pay Raise
Lawmakers approve a 2.6 percent military pay raise for 2019 as part of the National Defense Authorization Act, or H.R. 2810....
US '100 Percent' Committed to NATO, Mattis Says
Mattis said the U.S. commitment to NATO and members' pledges to mutual defense are "exactly as the president described it.
House, Senate Conferees Meet to Iron Out Differences on Defense Budget
Disparities remain on troop levels, how many F-35s to buy, and possible restrictions on the sale of F-35s to Turkey.
Canceling Joint Exercise with South Korea Saved $14 Million: DoD
President Trump ordered the cancellation to avoid provoking North Korea after his summit with Kim Jong Un.
Don't Just Protect Families of Fallen During a Shutdown
A proposal would safeguard a death gratuity for families of the fallen during a shutdown. But why are we OK with a shutdown a...
Trump Slams NATO Spending on Eve of Departure for Summit
US President Donald Trump criticized NATO member states' military spending and said it benefits Europe more than America
Air Force’s $1,200 Coffee Cups Could Last Longer Thanks to 3D Printing
The U.S. Air Force has spent thousands of dollars on cups that can reheat coffee and tea on air refueling tankers.
Bill Would Allow Troops to Keep Blown-Up Protective Gear as a Memento
A provision in the defense budget bill aims to make it easier to donate protective gear to the service members who wore it.
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