TRICARE Discontinues Creditable-Coverage Certificates
Persons who lose eligibility for health-care coverage under TRICARE, the military’s managed-care program, no longer will receive certificates of creditable …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersPentagon Forges Training Plan for Syrian Opposition
As many as 1,000 U.S. troops could be called upon to train and support Syrian opposition forces, the Pentagon announced …More
Newest Virginia-Class Named for Sub Service Pioneer
The newest Virginia-class attack submarine, SSN-795, will be named the USS Hyman G. Rickover. The vessel will carry Tomahawk cruise …More
Hagel: Fight Against Sex Crimes ‘Must Be Personal’
Each man and woman in uniform must step forward and take action when they witness or experience sexual assault, Defense …More
Suicide-Prevention Bill Clears House
The House passed a bipartisan measure Jan. 13, aimed at quelling the spate of suicides among service members and veterans. …More
Navy Preps for Satellite Launch
Warfighters would have significantly greater access to communications and data, once the Navy launches the third of five sophisticated communications …More
Retiree Assigned to Key Hill Panel
Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., a retired Army National Guard sergeant major, will serve on the House Armed Services Committee. His …More
ISIS Hacks CENTCOM Twitter Site
Hackers likely affiliated with the Islamic State for Iraq and Syria (ISIS) hacked the Twitter and YouTube social-media accounts of …More
POW, MIA Missions Consolidate
The Defense Department is consolidating the offices that are responsible for prisoners of war (POW) and those missing in action …More
Public To Get First Look at Railgun
The Navy will publicly unveil its latest weapon – the Electromagnetic Railgun – at an exposition, early next month. The …More
Free Tax-Return Help Available
The Defense Department and H&R Block are offering service members and their families free online consultation and preparation of income …More
Army: Soldier Found Dead Did Not Have Ebola
The Ebola virus did not kill a soldier who was found dead outside of his home near Fort Hood, Texas, …More
Hagel Expresses Condolences to French Counterpart
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel contacted Jean-Yves Le Drian, the French defense minister, to express formal condolences in the aftermath of …More
Compensation Report Due Feb. 1
The Military Compensation and Retirement Modernization Commission is on schedule to deliver its report on possible changes to the compensation …More
CBO Outlines OIF, OEF Casualty Statistics
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates that 3,462 service members died as a result of hostile action during Operation Iraqi …More
Input Sought on Mobile-Device Use
The Marine Corps is conducting a survey of military members and civilian workers regarding their use of person mobile devices …More
Airstrike Kills Militant Leader
A Dec. 29 airstrike near Saakow, Somalia killed a top lieutenant in a major terrorist organization, the Pentagon confirmed Dec. …More
Former Service Member Charged in Gambia Coup Plot
A former U.S. service member is facing charges for his role in a recent coup in Gambia that failed. Papa …More
Fort Worth Joins Airliner Search
The littoral combat ship Fort Worth joined the destroyer Sampson Jan. 3 on station near the site where AirAsia flight …More
Blue Angels Seek Officer Applicants
The Blue Angels, the Navy Flight Demonstration Team, has slots for two demonstration pilots, one maintenance officer, one administrative officer, …More
Fleet Reserve Association Conducts Survey
The Fleet Reserve Association, a professional group representing past and present members of the sea services, is conducting a survey …More
Flu Vaccine Alone May Not Be Enough, Docs Say
Military doctors are advising all personnel that flu shots and mists alone may not be enough to quell an outbreak …More
Essay Decries Disconnect Between Warfighters, Populace
In the January/February issue of The Atlantic Monthly, journalist James Fallows called out the U.S. populace’s distant affection for the …More
Operation Enduring Freedom Ends
After more than 13 years, the U.S-led effort to thwart the efforts of al-Qaida and other terrorist groups in Afghanistan …More
App Helps Diagnose TBI
Medical providers now can use a mobile-devise application to diagnose traumatic brain injury (TBI) quickly and accurately. The Defense Automated …More
Navy Updates Family Care Plan Protocols
Reflecting input from the fleet, the Navy is making changes in its Family Care Plan process. Family care plans require …More
Somalia Airstrike Targets Terror Group
US military aircraft conducted an air strike against the al-Shabaab terrorist network on Dec. 29, the Pentagon has confirmed. The …More
AF: No Involuntary Force Management in ’15
The Air Force has declared an end to the involuntary force-management programs that saw some airmen lose their jobs in …More
Sampson Assists Recovery Operation
The destroyer Sampson provided assistance in the effort to locate and recover Air Asia Flight QZ8501, which disappeared Dec. 28. …More
2015 Pay Chart Available
The 2015 Military Pay Chart is now available online. It contains all basic pay, special pay and allowances available to …More
