Veterans and Servicemembers
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House panel votes to reinstate non-Confederate base names and adopt ‘Department of War’
Military Times: House panel votes to reinstate non-Confederate base names and adopt ‘Department of War’ By: Patricia Kime A House panel voted Thursday to return the names of nine southern U.S. military bases to those recommended in 2023 by a congressional commission assigned to study the Defense Department’s Confederate honorifics. After a spirited 30-minute debate late Thursday…
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Strickland Secures Quality of Life Improvements for Servicemember and their Families
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA10), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the House Armed Services Committee passed H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA). “Improving the lives of our servicemembers, their families, and the thousands of others serving JBLM continues to be…
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House panel advances $1.15 trillion defense bill after marathon debate
The Hill | House panel advances $1.15 trillion defense bill after marathon debate By: Ellen Mitchell and Filip Timotija The House Armed Services Committee (HASC) late Thursday passed the annual Defense policy bill, sending the mammoth, nearly $1.15 trillion measure to the full House after debating a chunk of some 900 offered amendments for 14…
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Fiscal 2027 NDAA approved by House Armed Services Committee
Roll Call | Fiscal 2027 NDAA approved by House Armed Services Committee By: John M. Donnelly The House is expected to take up the bill by the July recess The House Armed Services Committee approved its fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act late Thursday after a series of politically charged debates about the Iran war,…
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Marilyn Strickland Asks Space Force Chief: How Will You Address Staffing Gaps As Budget Increases?
Forbes Breaking News: Marilyn Strickland Asks Space Force Chief: How Will You Address Staffing Gaps As Budget Increases? During a House Armed Services Committee hearing on Wednesday, Rep. Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) asked Chief of Space Operations at the United States Space Force Chance Saltzman about staffing.
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Strickland Presses Army Leaders on Workforce Uncertainty and Halted Poland Rotation
Washington D.C. – On Friday May 15, 2026, Congresswoman Strickland questioned Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and General Christopher LaNeve on the existing workforce pipeline and policies, including for civilian personnel. Strickland also questioned the decision to remove 4,000 servicemembers from Poland, sparking concerns on Russian deterrence in Europe. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Chairman Mike Rogers: Chair now…
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Strickland Presses Pete Hegseth on Firing of General Randy George and Military Promotion Integrity
Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland questioned U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Strickland questioned Hegseth’s decision to fire General George and his decision to deny four qualified servicemembers the promotion to Brigadier General. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: …
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STRICKLAND QUESTIONS PENTAGON ON INDO-PACIFIC READINESS AND DETERRENCE
Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Congresswoman Strickland questioned Admiral Samuel Paparo, General Xavier T. Brunson, and John Noh on the deterrence and warfighting readiness of the US and its allies in the Indo-Pacific. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Chairman Mike Rogers: Ms. Strickland’s recognized. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: Thank you Chairman Rogers and Ranking Member Smith and thank you to our…
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STRICKLAND WARNS HOUSING COSTS ARE OUTPACING MILITARY ALLOWANCE
Washington D.C. – On Thursday, April 16, 2026, Congresswoman Strickland questioned Lieutenant General Brian Eifler on the Basic Allowance for Housing’s (BAH) ability to keep pace with rising housing costs, and questioned Lieutenant General Caroline Miller on how these rising housing costs will impact military readiness. Strickland’s remarks are transcribed below, and can be viewed here: Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland: Thank you Chairman Fallon and Ranking…
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STRICKLAND QUESTIONS U.S. MILITARY READINESS; DEMANDS ANSWERS ON FIRING OF GENERAL GEORGE
Washington D.C. – On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Congresswoman Strickland questioned General Christopher LaNeve on the current state of U.S. Army readiness and questioned General John Lamontagne on the current capabilities of the U.S. Air Force fleet. Strickland also demanded answers on Secretary Hegseth’s decision to fire General Randy George as Chief of Staff to the…