American Legion joins with four other organizations in calling for Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies’ inclusion in Emergency National Security Supplemental Appropriations Act.
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told House lawmakers on Wednesday that her service is “feeling a lot better” about recruiting this year after missing its goal for new soldiers for two consecutive years.
DoD’s fiscal 2025 budget request is asking Congress to expand pool of troops that qualify for the monthly allowance by raising the household income cutoff from 150% of federal poverty guidelines to 200%.
During the president’s State of the Union address, he reiterated support for Ukraine, called for boosting border security and announced an increase in U.S. aid to Gaza.