Air Force Proposes to Retire A-10s and Cancel E-7s Under 2026 Fiscal Budget

The service branch intends to divest 340 total aircraft. The U.S. Air Force has proposed retiring 340 aircraft in its fiscal year 2026 budget, including its remaining 162…

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Senate Measure Offers Backpay to U.S. Troops Discharged Over Vaccine Refusal

The act would compensate servicemembers affected by the now-repealed COVID-19 vaccination mandate. U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy of Montana introduced the COVID-19 Military Backpay Act of 2025 last month…

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House Speaker Seeks Plan B for Spending Bill

Contested measures include Congressional pay increase and funding for the Global Engagement Center. House Speaker Mike Johnson is looking for alternate options for the 3-month continuing resolution to…

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Annual National Defense Bill Approved by the House

Speaker Johnson says, “The safety and security of the American people is our top priority.“ The House of Representatives voted along party lines this week to approve this…

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State Department Announces Passport Processing Returns to Normal

The 6-8 weeks timeline for routine service has been reattained after pandemic backlogs. The State Department announced that passport processing times have returned to their normal 6-8 week…

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Military Fitness Standards Addressed in Defense Bill

Close combat soldiers must meet higher minimum standards. The new National Defense Authorization Act will require soldiers in close combat forces to meet higher minimum fitness standards for…

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House Passes Compromise Defense Bill 

Troops will receive a 5.2 percent pay raise.  A compromise National Defense Authorization Act for 2024 has passed both the Senate and House and is expected to be…

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Armed Services Committee Prepares Defense Policy Bill

Chairman expresses optimism that it will receive bipartisan support. The House Armed Services Committee is set to release the text of this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).…

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House Passes National Defense Authorization Act

The two chambers of Congress have to reconcile the variances in their passed legislation. The House of Representatives voted to pass its version of this year’s National Defense…

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DOD Launches Website on Unidentified Anomalies

All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office provides reporting tools, resolved UAP cases, and other resources. The Department of Defense has introduced a website dedicated to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office…

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