White House taps nominees for VA’s top benefits, technology roles
President Donald Trump has nominated Karen Brazell to serve as the next Veterans Affairs Under Secretary for Benefits, putting the senior advisor in charge of processing and management for nearly $200 billion in financial aid to millions of veterans. The post is one of the...
DOD schools reorganize to target more support to military children
The Defense Department’s school system for military-connected children is undergoing a reorganization that is designed to increase support for those children, officials said. The changes include adding administrative officers to nearly every school and increasing the number of school psychologists. It also includes eliminating some...
Hegseth says Army base renamings will move ahead, despite concerns
“The orders will soon be going to those bases to change back to the original names that never should have been changed,” he told members of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Wednesday. “Veterans and servicemembers across the country who have deployed from Fort Bragg...
Trump taps Fleet Forces head as Navy’s next chief of naval operations
President Donald Trump on Tuesday nominated U.S. Fleet Forces Commander Adm. Daryl Caudle to serve as the Navy’s next chief of naval operations, according to the Senate Armed Services Committee. Caudle is now in the driver’s seat to replace the acting CNO James Kilby, who...
National Guard deployment grows to 4,100 troops amid LA anti-ICE riots
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Department of Defense is sending thousands more National Guard troops to protect federal property amid anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) riots in Los Angeles. “By direction of the Secretary of Defense and in coordination with U.S....
Army expert builds cheaper military drones as global tensions rise
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As the war between Israel and Iran intensifies, one Army drone expert is warning that the U.S. must stay ready, and fast. Staff Sgt. Garrett Butts is helping lead the charge by building smarter, cheaper unmanned aircraft...
