Okinawa Marines, Sailors Granted Special Leave Accrual
Marines and sailors permanently stationed on Okinawa have been granted Special Leave Accrual of up to 120 days, effective until …More
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Navy Graduates First Woman in Special Warfare Training Course
An unidentified female sailor has become the first woman to complete the Navy’s arduous special warfare training course (SWTC). The …More
Post To Reprimand Soldiers That Violated Mask Order
Unvaccinated soldiers stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky who entered facilities there while unmasked will face punishment. Army Times reported July …More
Coast Guard Advised To Monitor Telework
While the Coast Guard took necessary steps to protect personnel during the Covid-19 pandemic, the service could do a better …More
Air Force Change of Station Bottleneck
Shortages in a wide range of supplies, goods and materials triggered by the Covid pandemic is wreaking havoc on permanent …More
Air Force to Offer Fitness Assessment Choices; Discontinue Waist Measurement
Sometime early next year, airmen will be offered five different fitness assessment alternatives. “We are moving away from the one-size-fits-all …More
GAO: Navy Needs to Improve Retention of Surface Warfare Officers
The Navy should take steps to improve retention of its surface warfare officers, according to the nation’s top watchdog agency. …More
Sexual Behavior and Your Military Career: Landmines to Avoid
Issues pertaining to sexual conduct involving adultery, internet sex crime, and other acts of alleged or purported sexual misconduct are …More
Army Leaders Voice Suicide Concerns
The Army’s top civilian and military leaders believe that while they are trying hard to get a handle on the …More
Soldier Makes Olympic Team Running in 116 Deg Heat
Competing and prevailing in 116-degree heat, Army Spec. Bernard Keter has earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic Track Team. …More
VA Extends Foreclosure, Eviction Moratoriums
Veterans who otherwise could face foreclosure or eviction because of the Covid-19 pandemic now will have more time to get …More
The Battle for Benefits – How to Upgrade Your Discharge and Obtain VA Benefits
Thousands of service members across all branches have been involuntarily separated from their military branch following misconduct that has resulted …More
Commanders No Longer To Prosecute Sexual Assaults
Following the recommendation of an independent review commission, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has relieved all commanders of the …More
Mask Requirement Relaxed; Delta Variant Challenge in Low-Vaccine Regions
Fully vaccinated service members and civilian DoD personnel no longer have to wear masks on military installations. The Association of …More
Research Aims to Enhance Battlefield Communication
Soldiers’ ability to communicate with each other effectively on the battlefield could be enhanced, under a research project now underway. …More
Marines Honored for Rescue During Okinawa Flood
Two Marines who helped bring dozens of U.S. and Okinawan citizens to safety during a flash flood were recognized on …More
Navy Has Highest Covid-19 Inoculation Rate
Some 77 percent of all Navy personnel have received at least one Covid-19 vaccination – the highest participation rate among …More
GAO: Service Members Often Waive Consumer Protections When Facing Deployment at Own Peril
Many service members are unaware of the myriad of ramifications they could face when signing waivers of consumer rights and …More
Army Budget Faces Hurdles
The Army general who oversees the budget process believes the Army should expect a tough road to approval. Speaking at …More
CNO, Commandant Stress Need for Modernization
The Navy and Marine Corps must move forward with plans to modernize and update their respective resources, the services’ two …More
