AF Modifies Physical Fitness Test
Airmen will have to meet some new requirements in order to meet physical fitness requirements. Beginning Jan. 1, the following …More
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The Navy’s chief civilian leader and top officer both believe the impact sailors who refuse to be inoculated for Covid-19 …More
Guard Unit Gets Upgraded Black Hawk
Since taking delivery of six UH-60V Black Hawk helicopters this summer, one Pennsylvania Army National Guard unit has certified more …More
Navy To Separate Vaccine Refusers; General Discharge
Sailors who refuse to be vaccinated for Covid-19 will be separated from the service, the Navy announced. Their discharges would …More
Expanded Care for Personnel Exposed to Toxic Burn Pits
Veterans who suffer from health maladies related to their exposure to toxins emitted from burn pits will have greater access …More
What You Need to Know About Your SBP Benefits
Unfortunately, military retirement pay stops after the death of the retiree. What this means is that a military veteran could …More
TRICARE Open Season Underway
Open season is underway for TRICARE beneficiaries, and will extend through Dec. 13. During this time, eligible participants of TRICARE …More
First Woman Completes Army Sniper Course
A Montana National Guard soldier became the first woman to complete the rigorous Army Sniper Course. The unidentified woman successfully …More
Air Force Probes Promotion Disparities
The latest Air Force review of promotion disparities shows that even though females were overrepresented in some ranks, minorities were …More
Interpersonal Violence Report Prompts AF Response
Findings of a study by the Air Force’s Interpersonal Violence Task Force prompted the service to launch initiatives aimed at …More
Brain Injury Monitoring Fell Short
Some service members and veterans who sustained traumatic brain injury (TBI) may not be able to qualify for benefits and …More
Army Extends Temporary Promotion Policy
The Army is expanding its temporary promotion policy, which allows soldiers between the ranks of sergeant and master sergeant to …More
Commandant Cites Challenge of Disinformation on Vaccine
Roughly 13,000 Marines have refused to be vaccinated for Covid-19 and that reluctance has the Commandant of the Marine Corps, …More
Navy Command Changes Name
The Dahlgren, Virginia-based Center for Surface Combat Systems has a new name. As of Nov. 1, it will be known …More
The Basics of Administrative Separation: Can You be Fired from the Military?
With the military’s need for order and good conduct amongst its ranks, it is necessary that they have some way …More
Some Pharmacy Copays To Rise Next Year
Some TRICARE beneficiaries will pay anywhere from $1 to $8 more for prescription drugs beginning Jan. 1. Active-duty service members …More
Bill Would Provide Food Assistance for Military Families
Military families would get help filling their pantries, under a measure now pending before the House. If passed, the Equal …More
Navy Secretary Outlines Priorities
China, culture, climate change and Covid-19 remain the primary challenges the sea services face, Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said …More
Southcom Gets First Female Commander
Army Gen. Laura J. Richardson assumed command of U.S. Southern Command on Oct. 29, becoming the first woman to hold …More
GE Awarded AF F-15EX Engine Contract
The Air Force has chosen GE Edison Works to produce the engine for the most modern version of one of …More
