New regulations bring changes to the Pathways Program for the first time since 2012. House lawmakers would curb the secretary's travel funding until the Army produces analysis of alternatives for its future attack reconnaissance aircraft. A filter specifically for NC3 would help "aggregate and better track sustainment and modernization efforts," according to the draft language. The program allows veterans with active duty military service time to receive credit that can be added to their years of civil service for retirement. Starting a new relationship after the death of a service member can cost grieving spouses tens of thousands of dollars in support stipends. ITEP's delayed installation into future helicopter prototypes has had a ripple effect on the fleet set to be upgraded with the next-gen engine. Problems with a next-generation engine program delayed prototype flights by roughly a year, but the Army isn't resting while it waits. The 5,000-pound ISV is based on the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 truck and uses 90% commercial-off-the-shelf parts. The head of the F-35 program also said the military has recently made progress in getting access to more of the fighter's data from Lockheed Martin. “When you have that mentality, a hiccup in the supply chain … becomes your single point of failure," the F-35's program executive officer said Monday. Load More