Restrictions on VA Dog Testing Included in Massive Spending Bill
New rules to prevent the VA from conducting medical experiments on dogs was tucked into a massive spending package.
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Congress OKs $1.3 Trillion Budget, Averting Another Shutdown
Congress gave final approval Friday to a giant $1.3 trillion spending bill that ends the budget battles for now.
Bill Includes Mental Health Care for Those with 'Bad Paper' Discharges
The $1.3 trillion spending package includes a new provision that would give more veterans access to mental health care.
Here's What the Military Gets in $1.3 Trillion Omnibus Spending Bill
The military would get more ships, planes, tanks and a pay raise out of the proposed budget.
Trump Cites Military Pay Raise in Support for Bill to Avoid Shutdown
The White House cited the military pay raise in initial backing for a huge spending package.
VA Reforms Removed from Massive Spending Bill
A deal collapsed to include multiple VA reforms in a spending bill that Congress formulated to prevent a government shutdown.
Army Chief: Hypersonic Weapons 'Possible' But Early in Development
Gen. Mark Milley sees the Army fielding hypersonic weapons to counter similar threats from adversaries such as Russia.
Pentagon Wants More Funding to Boost Training After Deadly Crash
Pentagon officials called Thursday for more funding to boost flying hours and improve maintenance.
Marines Earmark FY19 Funds to Buy Thousands of the Army's New Pistol
The Marine Corps has budgeted enough money into its proposed 2019 budget to buy 35K of the Army's new Modular Handgun System.
After Trump Comments, Air Force Punts Again on Space Force
Trump's idea of a Space Force has lawmakers once again asking the U.S. Air Force if a separate space unit is feasible.
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It's Official: The Air Force Is Switching to the Army's OCP Uniform
The U.S. Air Force is adopting the Army's Operational Camouflage Pattern as its new combat uniform.
House Passes Major Overhaul of Veterans Choice Program
The House passed major veterans legislation to extend and reform the Veterans Choice Program to allow more private care optio...
Proposed Cannon Would Turn the B-1 Bomber into a Gunship
Boeing has been granted a patent for a cannon to enhance the aircraft's ability to take on more close-air support roles.
Army to Begin Equipping Heavy Units with Active Protection by 2020
The Army has been testing Israeli-made systems such as Trophy for the M1 tank and Iron Fist for the Bradley.
Despite Shortage, Air Force Likely Won't Boost Enlisted Pilot Ranks
Even as the U.S. Air Force faces a pilot shortage, there are no plans to grow the ranks of enlisted pilots, an official said.