By Patricia Kime, Staff writer The congressional commission has recommended a complete overhaul of the military health system — one that does away with Tricare, changes the medical command structure … More »
By Andrew Tilghman, Staff writer The long-awaited report on military compensation set to drop Thursday will propose fundamental changes to military retirement and health care benefits, according to several people … More »
By Karen Jowers , Staff Writer Many commissaries would have to cut their hours and days of operation — as much as two days a week, in some cases — … More »
By Jeff Schogol, Staff Writer The aircraft carrier George Washington has not been attacked, and World War III has not begun, despite what tweets from United Press International say, the … More »
By Martin Matishak The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee says there is little support on his panel among Republicans or Democrats for a new round of military base … More »
By Christopher P. Cavas Chairman, House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee (Photo: Thomas Brown/Staff) CONNECT 20TWEET 7LINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE Rep. Randy Forbes, a Virginia Republican, returns in 2015 as chairman of this … More »
By Lance M. Bacon NAVAL STATION NORFOLK, Va. — Fresh off its safest year on record, the Navy saw its manned aviation Class A mishaps — the most serious type … More »
The defense policy legislation Congress passed this month firmly backs the Navy’s goal to operate a fleet of 11 aircraft carriers. But that mandate might not be enough to keep … More »