U.S. Increases Arabian Gulf Presence
The amphibious transport dock Mesa Verde is headed to the Arabian Gulf, to enhance the Navy’s presence. Several ships already …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersObama Calls for International Assistance
The rising crisis in Iraq will require intervention from both the U.S. and international partners, President Obama said June 12. …More
Baghdad Embassy Reinforced
Also in reaction to the rising crisis in Iraq, the Defense and State departments announced that 170 U.S. troops arrived …More
Fewer Airmen Face Separation
The Air Force’s summer and fall involuntary-separation boards will consider 4,000 fewer airmen for separation. The service’s leadership chose to …More
Two-Star To Review Bergdahl Case
The Army has appointed Maj. Gen. Kenneth R. Dahl to head the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the case of …More
Access to myPay Simplified, Improved
Service members, retirees and affected federal civilian employees now can gain online access to their Defense Finance and Accounting Service …More
White Paper: Climate Change Poses Significant Challenges
The Pentagon and other agencies responsible for protecting national security would be wise to factor projected changes in climate, a …More
First Female Qualifies for Jungle Warfare
Spec. Tinita Taylor has become the first female soldier to complete the Army’s rigorous Jungle Operations Training Course. Taylor, of …More
Airman Cited for Heroism, Summits Denali
An Air National Guard pararescueman received the Silver Star and two Bronze Star medals May 18 for valor in Afghanistan. …More
Five Likely Killed by Fratricide
Five U.S. service members died in Afghanistan June 9, likely by accidental fire from their comrades. The five were taking …More
VA Audit Proffers Wholesale Changes
An internal audit of nationwide access to Department of Veterans Affairs health-care facilities called for numerous direct actions to speed …More
Bataan, Elrod Rescue 277
The crews of the amphibious assault ship Bataan and frigate Elrod responded June 6 to a distress call in the …More
Harrier Crashes into Residential Area
A AV-8B Harrier crashed into a group of houses in Imperial, Calif., June 4. Initial reports from the Marine Corps …More
Bergdahl Improving
Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, who was transferred to U.S. control by his Taliban captors May 31 in exchange for five …More
Former Captive Soldier Recuperates
A Pentagon spokesman said there is no indication that Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, the former prisoner of war who was …More
Bill Would Overhaul VA
Veterans would see their claims-processing wait drop to as low as 90 days, under a bill pending before the Senate …More
Shinseki Resigns; Deputy Assumes VA Reins
Erik K. Shinseki resigned as secretary of Veterans Affairs May 30, bowing to weeks of pressure from critics in the …More
Senator’s Remarks Raise Hackles
Shortly before former VA Secretary Erik K. Shinseki resigned, several veterans’ service organizations took sharp exception to statements by Sen. …More
Army To Open Special Ops Aviation Slots to Women
Qualified female soldiers soon will be eligible to fill 1,300 previously closed slots in the Army Special Operations Aviation Command. …More
Zukunft Becomes 25th Coast Guard Commandant
In assuming command of the Coast Guard, incoming commandant Adm. Paul F. Zukunft promised to focus on investing in the …More
Senate Bill Would Provide Equipment Upgrades
The Senate version of the 2015 defense-spending bill contains numerous provisions to upgrade or obtain new equipment. Included are funds …More
Separating Airmen Eligible for Permissive TDY
The Air Force will allow airmen who are leaving the service take advantage of permissive temporary duty, with their commanders’ …More
Sallie Mae To Settle Lawsuit
Service members who took out unreasonably high student loans from Sallie Mae could receive some relief, under a $90 million …More
White House Threatens Veto of House Defense Bill
President Obama would veto the House version of the 2015 defense-spending bill should it arrive on his desk as is, …More
AF To Allow Time off To Start a Family
The Air Force plans to allow female members time away from their careers to start a family. The so-called Pilot …More
Soldier Receives Medal of Honor
President Obama presented former Army Sgt. Kyle Jerome White with the Medal of Honor in a May 14 White House …More
Marine To Receive Medal of Honor
A few days after awarding former soldier Jerome White with the Medal of Honor, the White House announced that another …More
MC Plans Further Testing of Female Dress Blue Coat
The Marine Corps is testing a new design for the dress blue coat female members wear, in an effort to …More
YTD Recruiting, Retention Largely Hold Stead
All active and reserve components except the Army National Guard and Army Reserve either reached or exceeded recruiting goals through …More
Vehicle Trainer Could Save Lives
A newly developed trainer for the Army’s mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles (MRAPs) could provide crews with the skills they would need …More
