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US Navy’s submarine fleet is too small. Here’s how selling some may help.
The U.S. Navy’s fleet includes 49 attack submarines, despite a formal requirement for 66. It’s also facing crewing and maintenance problems.
‘A reason to continue fighting’: Our veteran of the year’s positive message
“Use the weight” is a philosophy that Marine veteran Rob Jones lives by.
By Andrea Scott
Speaker Ryan’s retirement will have major impact on House defense debates
Paul Ryan has been a major figure on the defense budget debate in recent months, and his departure leaves a leadership void.
Lawmakers express concerns over Navy's aging surge sealift fleet
The average age of the supply fleet's ships is 43 years, and Virginia Rep. Rob Wittman said this week that such ships would be vital should a conventional war break out.
McCain joins defense voices slamming Trump tariffs
President Donald Trump’s aluminum and steel tariffs are aimed at improving national security, but Sen. John McCain has added his voice to those saying it will do just the opposite.
By Joe Gould
Black soldier killed in WWI was denied Medal of Honor. Advocates are now trying to change that
The U.S. soldier was badly wounded, returned to battle and fought to the death. He was recommended for the nation's highest valor award, but the award was downgraded. Some say racism had a role in that.
By Nicole Bauke
Soldiers at Olympics, Sean Spicer and 12-year-old on list of 100 most influential
HillVets list also honors Sen John McCain, an amputee marathoner and a Military Times reporter.
By Nicole Bauke
Growing the Navy requires a plan to save money, congressman says
The Navy needs more ships, more resources and more time to complete maintenance and training.
By Rep. Rob Wittman
Congress wants a close eye on Navy progress
The head of the House Armed Services Committee’s subcommittee on seapower and projection forces wants Navy leadership to report to lawmakers every 90 days.
Fed workforce: Here's how Congress might protect your pay during a shutdown
Dozens of lawmakers hope to blunt the impact of a federal government shutdown on federal workers.
By Joe Gould