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Army EEO Advisor Faces Probe

A Fort Hood, Texas-based non-commissioned officer assigned to help victims of sexual harassment and assault is under investigation for allegedly committing the crimes he is supposed to help prevent. Continue ›

DEERS Procedure Tightens

Base offices that issue identification cards no longer can update information for those cards automatically. Continue ›

Missile-Defense Test Successful

The crew of the frigate Lake Erie has completed a successful test flight of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System. Continue ›

Coast Guard Crews Stop Illegal Fishing

An HU-25 Falcon air crew and a boat crew from Coast Guard Station South Padre Island, Texas, intercepted a Mexican water craft May 13 that had been involved in illegal fishing in waters just north of the U.S.-Mexico border. Continue ›

Hagel: Civilians Can Expect 11 Furlough Days

Driven by sequestration budget cuts, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced May 14 that civilian Defense Department employees each can expect to be furloughed for 11 days between July 8 and Sept. Continue ›

Navy Conducts Successful Carrier-Based UAV Launch

The Navy conducted its first-ever catapult launch of an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from the flight deck of an aircraft carrier May 14. Continue ›

Hill Hears of Sequestration Consequences

The Pentagon's chief financial guru outlined the likely ramifications of severe budget cuts under sequestration, calling them "devastating to military readiness." Speaking before the Senate Appropriations military construction committee during a May 10 hearing, Defense Department Comptroller Robert F. Continue ›

Army: Field-Grade Officers Must Express

Interest in Command Slots Beginning in September, Army colonels and lieutenant colonels who wish to be considered for command positions must make their wishes known. Continue ›

Navy Exchanges To Meet Online Retail Prices

The Navy Exchange (NEX) announced May 13 that it would now match online prices charged by the retailers Walmart.com, Target.com, Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, Sears.com, ToysRUs.com, and BabiesRUs.com. Continue ›

Navy Qualifies Special Pay Requirement

Sailors serving in "uniquely challenging assignments" will not qualify for annual special duty assignment pay they should be earning unless their commanders review and certify the entitlements each year, the Navy said in a recent fleet-wide announcement. Continue ›

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