Investigation into Gaza Pier Mission Finds Funding Cuts, Poor Planning Hindered the Operation
A newly released watchdog investigation into President Joe Biden’s mission last year to deliver aid to Gaza via a military logistics system known as JLOTS has confirmed years of cost cuts left the system seriously imperiled and military officials also failed to properly plan for the effort. In the spring of 2024, in the wake […]
Army Reverses Course and Resumes Remote Entrance Exam Testing After Cutting Off Funding
The Army has reversed its decision to halt travel funding that enabled potential recruits to take the military entrance exam at remote locations and high schools — just a week after cutting off the funding and endangering the program, officials confirmed. Military.com was the first to report that on March 7, reacting to a Pentagon […]
Military Leaders Warn of Risks to Armed Forces' Readiness in Temporary Funding Bill
WASHINGTON — Military service leaders told senators Wednesday that passing a temporary budget that keeps defense spending largely flat will hurt readiness and efforts to modernize the armed forces. The vice chiefs of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force said that if they don’t get additional funding, they at least need the flexibility […]
National Guard Temporarily Suspends Reenlistment Bonuses Due to Lack of Funding
Guardsmen looking to reenlist soon might want to consider holding out for a few more drill weekends, as the service component’s reenlistment incentives have been put on hold, according to an internal memo to the force reviewed by Military.com. “Effective immediately, the issuance of reenlistment bonuses is suspended,” the March 1 memo said. The suspension […]
Army Warns Recruiting Efforts Could Take a Hit if Congress Doesn’t Pass Ukraine and Israel Funding
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. — If Congress does not approve extra funding to cover the bulked-up U.S. troop presence in Europe and the Middle East, the Army could have to dip into funding meant for recruitment to cover costs of the deployments, a top service official warned this weekend. Speaking at the annual Reagan National Defense […]
Army National Guard Halts Payments for Soldier Student Loans After Funding Snafu
The Army National Guard has ceased payments to soldiers for student loan debt as the service component faces unforeseen funding issues, and officials have no timeline for when the problem may be resolved. The issue is isolated within the Student Loan Repayment Program, or SLRP — one of the key incentives for joining the part-time […]