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WASHINGTON — The National Defense Spending Proposal is out, and for Ellsworth Air Force Base, this means bumps in pay for military members and another look ahead to the B-21

The number of personnel and family members who would recommend joining the military has declined in the past two years.

WASHINGTON — The Senate Armed Services Committee’s new defense authorization bill would expand a program enacted last year to help low-income military families make ends meet and feed themselves —

Download the Brief The Issue Food insecurity among U.S. veterans and military families is a national security concern: it multiplies stress on active-duty personnel, diminishes well-being among service members and their children—who are more likely to serve in the military as adults—and may hinder recruitment for the armed services. As direct service providers and the U.S.

Financial stress resulting from spouse unemployment, child care shortages and frequent moves cause some to go without adequate nutrition, according to advocates and a D.C.-based think tank.

A bureaucratic oversight is costing thousands of military families critical benefits to keep them from going hungry, especially in high-rent cities.

Rep. Sara Jacobs is one of three candidates running for a seat in the 51th Congressional District.

If inflation trends keep, AEI's John Ferrari says DoD will see buying power plummet even as it spends billions.

DoD’s increased funds won’t keep up with inflation, and end strength cuts could stress the all-volunteer force.

The final version of the annual defense bill does not include requirement that women register for the draft, which had bipartisan support.