Move from Kyrgyz Air Base Begins
The U.S. began moving assets out of the transit center at Manas International Airport, Kyrgyzstan, Oct. 13. The Kyrgyz government …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersCanopy Process Could Cut JSF Costs
A team at the Office of Naval Research has developed a process that streamlines the manufacture of canopies for the …More
Coast Guard Airlifts Blood
The Crew of a Honolulu-based HC-130 Hercules transport flew more than 1,000 miles to airdrop blood, platelets, and transfusion equipment …More
Court-Martial Results To Be Made Public
Following the directive issued by Navy Secretary Ray Mabus in July, the Marine Corps provided detailed plans to publish results …More
Soldier Receives MoH, Asks To Rejoin Army
Former Army Capt. William D. Swenson received the Medal of Honor for valor from President Obama during an Oct. 16 …More
AF Replacing Civilian Retiree ID Cards
Air Force retired civilians no longer will be able to use their AF Form 354 civilian identification cards to gain …More
20th AF Commander Fired
Maj. Gen. Michael Carey, the commander of 20th Air Force, was fired Oct. 11 for what was termed officially as …More
Fisher House Steps in
With the federal government shutdown threatening to stall death gratuity payments and other related benefits, the Fisher House Foundation moved …More
Shutdown Threatened Drill Time
Some 850,000 reservists and National Guard members face the loss of drill time – and the subsequent pay and benefits …More
DFAS Issues Mid-Month Checks
As the government shutdown spurred by the political impasse in Washington entered its third week, Pentagon paymasters promised service members …More
Carter Steps Down
Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter is stepping down from his post as the Pentagon’s second-highest civilian official. Carter had served …More
ACA: Little Effect on TRICARE Beneficiaries
The Affordable Care Act, which expands health-care coverage to all U.S. citizens, will have little or no effect on TRICARE …More
G-4 Chief: Sequestration Hit Hard
The Army lacks $1.7 billion needed to refurbish equipment as it returns from Afghanistan because of budget cuts under sequestration, …More
CFC Suspended During Shutdown
The Defense Department shutdown the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) during the shutdown. The campaign, which allows civilian and uniformed employees …More
Army Cancels TDY Funding
The Army has suspended all temporary duty (TDY) funding for soldiers and civilians slated to take military education or leadership …More
Missile Test Successful
An Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense system launched from the guided missile cruiser Lake Erie successfully intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile …More
Marine Corps Offers Voluntary Separation Pay
The Marine Corps is offering Marines with between six and 20 years’ active service in certain military occupational specialties the …More
GAO: Pharmacy Benefit Needs Review
Before entering into any new contract for pharmacy services next fall, the Defense Department should evaluate potential costs and benefits …More
AF Exchanges To Offer Vacation Planning
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) soon will unveil a test plan that would allow airmen at six …More
SEALS Conduct Two Raids, Nab Terrorist Leader
Navy SEAL teams conducted two separate operations during the first weekend in October – in Libya and Somalia – taking …More
DoD Recalls Civilian Employees
Invoking a new law signed by President Obama, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ordered most civilian Defense Department employees who had …More
Marksmanship Unit To Hold Competition
The U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit will host the service’s 2014 Small Arms Championships at Fort Benning, Ga., Jan. 26 through …More
Navy Yard Victims Continue To Receive Help
The Navy and other federal agencies will continue to provide help to victims of the Sept. 16 shooting at Washington …More
Affordable Health Care Act Takes Effect
Enrollment in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act began Oct. 1, triggering the shutdown of the federal government because …More
Commandant Sacks Two Generals
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James Amos has fired two major generals, citing leadership failures that led to the deaths of …More
Relief Agency Gives Direct Access to Senior NCOs
All senior non-commissioned officers now can go directly to Army Emergency Relief for assistance. Before the Sept. 30 change took …More
First Women Attend Marine Infantry Course
Fifteen Marines who recently graduated from boot camp became the first women to complete their first week of infantry training. …More
Robots Aid Marksmanship Training
The Marine Corps is experimenting with the use of robots to improve moving-target training. Using either M-4 carbines or M-27 …More
AF Reserve Tops YTD Recruiting
The Air Force Reserve led all active and reserve components through August in recruiting for the fiscal year that began …More
