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Troops on the border: ‘We have to adapt every night to every scenario’
For New Hampshire National Guard members deployed to the Texas border, securing 1 1/2 miles along the Rio Grande is logistically, emotionally hard.
By Annmarie Timmins, New Hampshire Bulletin
Some military activities could shut down this weekend amid budget rush
If Congress does not approve a federal appropriations plan by midnight, some military activities could be postponed or canceled over the weekend.
Defense spending bill has some Ukraine aid, multiyear munitions buys
Congress released the text of the $825 billion FY24 defense spending bill, which includes some Ukraine aid and funding for multiyear munitions contracts.
Senators eye pay boost for junior troops, more funds for housing fixes
Both House and Senate lawmakers want to pass targeted pay raises for junior enlisted troops, but budget caps may complicate those plans.
How is locality pay in Alaska and Hawaii used in determining high-3?
In the locality pay program, Federal pay is compared to non-Federal pay for the same levels of work.
By Reg Jones
GI Bill rule change could upend requirements for online-only classes
A move by VA officials to simplify rules for the Post-9/11 GI Bill could cause new problems, advocates warn.
FERC grants Native American tribes more power to stop hydro projects
Developers have expressed new interest in building these pumped hydropower projects as coal-fired plants shut down in the Southwest.
By Michael Phillis
Lawmakers press Biden for quality of life focus in next defense budget
Members want next year's spending plan to include money for junior enlisted pay raises and military housing improvements.
Texas to build 80-acre border base for National Guard troops
Troops are scattered around the area, living in tents, hotels and private residences, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said.
TSA achieved historic pay raises, needs budget to keep them
TSA officers aren’t automatically given the governmentwide annual raise proposed by the president.
Opinion
What’s holding back the whole-of-government health resilience plan?
The Federal Plan for Equitable Long-Term Recovery and Resilience helps communities engage in self-driven discussions of needs and solutions.
By Becky Payne