Fashion may be a priority for former Afghanistan Defense Minister, Abdul Rahim Wardak, when it comes to military uniforms. A recent report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction shows that the Pentagon spent nearly $28 million on Afghanistan’s camouflage uniforms because, as the inspector general told USA Today, the defense minister “thought that... Read more »

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A bipartisan group of more than 30 different organizations, including Concerned Veterans for America, have joined a loud chorus of senior military officials and top lawmakers of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees advocating for the military to eliminate excess infrastructure. In an open letter to the Senate and House Armed Services Committee, the... Read more »

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It’ll be quite a week on the Hill for veterans and the military, with multiple hearings in several different committees as well as a landmark vote on VA accountability. Here’s a look at some of what’s going on in DC this week: Monday: The House is pulling a late night in which both the Armed... Read more »

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As part of the $639 billion proposed FY2018 budget, top military officials testified this week before the Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies for the budget request for military construction and family housing. Base realignment and closure (BRAC) was brought up by lawmakers and described “as a cornerstone of the DOD’s efficiencies... Read more »

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Today, Chairman of the House Committee on Armed Services Mac Thornberry (R-TX) introduced the Defense Acquisition Streamlining and Transparency Act. Thornberry has long been an advocate of a more effective acquisition process at the Department of Defense and the provisions of this new legislation would help ensure efficiency at the DOD. The key provisions in... Read more »

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69 years ago, President Harry Truman called for the Air Force Reserve to be established. Following World War II, it was clear that the United States had to remain ready for battle in the sky. Since its formation, the Air Force Reserve has become an invaluable asset to the Air Force and military as a... Read more »

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On January 28, during an intelligence-gathering raid on al-Qaida in Yemen, Chief Special Warfare Officer William “Ryan” Owens was killed in action. Owens enlisted in the Navy 18 years ago and had since distinguished himself as an elite warrior with multiple awards including three Bronze Stars. Although it hasn’t been confirmed, Owens is said to... Read more »

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Congress may be considering a new round of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) at the behest of Senate Armed Services Committee head, Sen. John McCain (R-AZ). He and ranking member Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) are “seriously considering the issue” and plan to speak to Secretary Mattis on how to proceed. BRAC is not an issue... Read more »

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A new year, another reminder that America’s heroes are too often mistreated by the federal officials who are supposed to look out for them. Here’s the backstory. Last October, the California National Guard attempted to recoup bonuses from almost 17,500 veterans. Now, taxpayers are expected to foot the bill. Over a decade ago, the California... Read more »

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