AF Reserve Chief: Role Will Grow
The top military commander of the Air Force Reserve outlined a scenario in which the reserve components would assume a …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersMcDonald Outlines VA Improvement Plan
After spending the initial days of his tenure talking to veterans across the country, Secretary Robert A. McDonald outlined his …More
Poor Communication, Execution Led to ‘Friendly Fire’ Incident
The “friendly fire” deaths of six soldiers in June – five American and one Afghan – could have been avoided …More
Coming: Robotic Satellite Repairs
Within the next five years, the Defense Department’s primary research agency intends to demonstrate the capability to deploy robotic devices …More
Alaska Guard Chief Resigns
The adjutant general of the Alaska National Guard resigned Sept. 6, following a report by a federal inspector general that …More
Planes Attack ISIL Targets
U.S. fighter and bomber aircraft struck Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) targets near the dams at Haditha …More
Terrorist Leader Killed
U.S. military forces killed terrorist leader Ahmed Godane during Sept. 1 operations, Pentagon spokesman Rear Adm. John Kirby confirmed. Godane …More
Submarine John Warner Commissioned
The Navy commissioned its newest Virginia-class attack submarine, the John Warner, Sept. 6 at Newport News Shipbuilding, Va. The 12th …More
Gitmo Defense Lawyer Quits
Army Maj. Jason Wright, the military lawyer who had been assigned to defend an accused mastermind of the Sept. 11, …More
25 Survive Helicopter Crash
Eight sailors and 17 Marines survived the Sept. 1 crash of a Marine Corps CH-53E Sea Stallion helicopter in the …More
Iraq Ops Cost: $7.5m/Day
The cost of conducting military operations against ISIL (Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant) forces in Iraq since they …More
Airlift, Air Raids Launched in Support of Iraq
U.S. military aircrews dropped supplies to Shia Turkomen in the town of Amirli, Iraq, Aug. 30, Pentagon spokesman Adm. John …More
Embassy Protection Enhanced
President Obama ordered the deployment of 350 additional military personnel to Iraq to protect the U.S. Embassy there, the Pentagon …More
Improved Vehicle Mobility, Protection Sought
The Defense Department’s primary research agency wants to develop a new generation of armored fighting vehicles that are lighter, faster, …More
Convicted Spy Dies in Prison
John A. Walker, the one-time Navy chief warrant officer who was convicted of masterminding a spy ring that provided the …More
VA Takes Steps To Treat PTSD
Veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) would have increased access to treatment, under a series of initiatives underway. …More
F-15 Crashes; Pilot Killed
Air Force Lt. Col. Morris “Moose” Fontenot Jr., died Aug. 29 when his F-15C Eagle jet crashed in Virginia. Fontenot, …More
F-15 Crashes; Pilot Killed
Air Force Lt. Col. Morris “Moose” Fontenot Jr., died Aug. 29 when his F-15C Eagle jet crashed in Virginia. Fontenot, …More
GI Bill Comparison Tool Improved
Veterans, service members and eligible dependents now can get a more accurate bearing on the extent of their education benefits. …More
3 To Receive Medal of Honor
Two soldiers who fought in Vietnam and one who was killed during the Battle of Gettysburg will receive the Medal …More
Missile Test Fails
An Aug. 25 test launch of the Advanced Hypersonic Weapon from Kodiak Launch Complex, Alaska, failed as the system encountered …More
U.S. Expresses ‘Concern’ for Chinese Fighter’s Action
Pentagon officials expressed concern to Chinese officials through diplomatic channels for an Aug. 19 incident, in which a Chinese fighter …More
Pentagon: U.S. Attempted To Rescue Journalists
Shortly after terrorists released the gruesome video of the murder of journalist James Foley, the Defense Department confirmed that U.S. …More
Police-Military Gear Transfers Scrutinized
The White House and lawmakers on Capitol Hill alike are questioning the extent of equipment transfers to civilian police forces …More
Obama: No Mission Creep in Iraq
Despite recent U.S. air strikes on ISIL targets, President Obama said there would be no mission creep in Iraq. “Iraq …More
Tuition Assistance Policy Changing
The Navy unveiled its plans Aug. 21 to meet new and tighter Defense Department standards for tuition assistance reimbursement. “Effective …More
Sub Group Disestablished
Submarine Group 2 was disestablished during an Aug. 22 ceremony on the Virginia-class submarine Missouri at Naval Submarine Base New …More
Senior Navy Enlisteds To Face Service-Record Reviews
The Navy is reviewing the service records of all senior enlisted sailors, to determine who can stay in and who …More
