House members push senators to back better pay for junior enlisted
House lawmakers are urging their Senate colleagues to include a host of military quality-of-life improvements in their final draft of the annual defense authorization bill later this month, emphasizing the need for better pay and more support services for junior enlisted troops. In a letter...
Many military ballots won’t be counted until after Election Day
Many states won’t know the results of the presidential election on the night of Nov. 5, and military ballots are partially to blame. Last week, state election officials urged patience among voters waiting for the final tallies in this year’s national and local contests, noting...
US B-52 bombers arrive in Middle East amid Iranian, Israeli tensions
U.S. bombers have arrived in the Middle East region as tensions flare over Iran potentially launching another attack on Israel, United States Central Command (CENTCOM) confirmed early Sunday. B-52 Stratofortress strategic bombers from Minot Air Force Base’s 5th Bomb Wing arrived in the Middle East,...
New museum in Connecticut to honor US Coast Guard that cost $100M to build
Those who are “always ready” or “Semper Paratus” will be honored with the first-ever museum dedicated to their service. The National Coast Guard Museum will be opening in New London, Connecticut, with eye-catching artifacts on display for visitors. Local and state representatives visited the site...
US sending bombers, more warships to Middle East
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is sending bomber aircraft, fighter jets and more Navy warships to the Middle East to bolster the U.S. presence in the region, the Pentagon announced Friday, as an aircraft carrier and its ships are preparing to leave. Austin ordered several B-52...
U.S. deploys additional military forces to Middle East amid intensifying regional tensions: Pentagon
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has ordered additional bomber aircraft and Navy warships to the Middle East, U.S. officials confirmed to Fox News on Friday. Austin is sending several B-52 Stratofortress bomber aircraft, tanker aircraft and Navy destroyers to the Middle East, two U.S. defense officials...
Over 150,000 veterans and military family members recruited to staff polling places for Election Day
Veterans and military families are falling in by the thousands to staff polling places across the country, according to a veterans’ coalition. Vet the Vote coalition recently announced that after its recruitment efforts, 163,000 veterans and military families will work on Election Day to help...
