Senate Armed Services Chair Needs Convincing on Two-Carrier Purchase
The Navy hasn't purchased two aircraft carriers at once since the defense buildup during the Reagan administration.
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Pressure, Compromise Keep Hope Alive for 'Blue Water Navy' Bill
Four veterans groups and a prominent military association have joined forces to try to push the legislation through Congress.
Blue Water Navy Bill Sinking in Senate Despite Late-Hour Talks
As many as 90,000 ailing "Blue Water Navy" veterans are likely to have to wait for a new Congress to see legislation passed.
Pelosi Vows Democratic Oversight Ahead of New Veteran Caregiver Law
The VA Mission Act brings major reform to the VA, including a gradual expansion of caregiver benefits to older veterans.
Mattis Calls on Senate to Shelve Resolution Against Saudis
Mattis argued that acting to punish Saudi Arabia now could derail the latest effort to convene peace talks on Yemen.
Navy Outlines Plan to Solve Attack Submarine Shortage
Lawmakers on Tuesday pressed U.S. Navy officials to explain what the service is doing to fix its shortage of attack subs.
Congress Split on Funding Coast Guard Icebreakers to Counter Russia
The Coast Guard used more than a half-dozen icebreakers in the 1970s, but is now down to only two for Arctic operations.
Want Nuke Reduction? Change Adversary's Behavior, STRATCOM Chief Says
There is a way to keep savings and cut costs when it comes to modernizing the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
Senate OKs Coast Guard Bill with Ballast Water Compromise
The plan, part of a $10.6 billion Coast Guard budget authorization bill, includes provisions sought by environmentalists.
Lawmakers to Grill VA on GI Bill Error Costing Veterans Thousands
The VA's system failures have led to GI Bill housing allowance payment delays that are costing veterans thousands of dollars.
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5 Missing, 2 Found After F/A-18 Fighter, Refueling Tanker Crash Off Japan
A Marine refueling plane and a fighter jet crashed into the Pacific Ocean off Japan's southwestern coast after colliding.
Presidential Funeral Train Will Be First in Nearly 50 Years
On Thursday, a 4,300-horsepower machine will carry Bush's casket, along with relatives and close friends, for 70 miles.
B-52 Squadron Commander Fired over Penis Drawings in Bomber Cockpits
Lt. Col. Paul Goossen was relieved from duty after sexually explicit and phallic drawings were discovered.
Air Force Issues Guidelines for Operational Camouflage Uniform Patches
Unit patches for the new Operational Camouflage Uniform will be limited to just four colors, Air Force officials said.
Retired Gen. Shelton: George H.W. Bush Nearly Died in Skydiving Accident
Former President George H.W. Bush nearly had a fatal skydiving accident, Army Gen. Hugh Shelton said on Tuesday.