Expert's View:
The Best Date to Retire
Every fall I'm inundated with questions about the best date to retire. . . writes benefits expert Reg Jones.
Holiday Mail Deadlines Set
Families and friends of service members who are deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan must post holiday packages to them by Dec. More
New Board To Review Disability Ratings
Service members who have been medically separated since the war on terror began on Sept. More
DoD Prepares for New Presidential Administration
With the election of Sen. More
AF Takes Aim at Cyber Attackers
The Air Force Research Laboratory is drawing up plans to thwart hackers of computer systems before they strike. More
New Pay and Benefits Handbook Released
Wounded service members seeking answers to questions they have about compensation and benefits can now look up relevant phone numbers and Web site addresses in the Compensation and Benefits Handbook, offered in hard copy and online versions through the Defense Department. More
MCPON To Retire
After 28 years of service to his country, the Navy’s senior enlisted sailor is hanging up his uniform. More
Petraeus Takes CENTCOM Reins
Army Gen. More
Brig-Trained Dog Helps Wounded Marine
Since sustaining serious injuries when two rocket-propelled grenades hit his Abrams tank in Fallujah, Iraq, in February 2007, Marine Corps Cpl. More
Confidentiality Rule Boosts Sexual Assault Reporting
More service members who believe they are victims of sexual assault are coming forward, thanks to a three-year-old option that allows them to tell their stories to authorities and receive medical treatment and counseling without triggering a criminal investigation, the Defense Department says. More
Out-of-Uniform Military Salute Now OK
Service members and veterans who are not wearing military uniforms can now use the military salute when the national anthem is played. More