Army Technology Aided Daredevil Jumper
When Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner set numerous records by jumping 128,100 feet to earth from a balloon, he relied upon …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersNavy Terminates Service Dress Khakis
The Navy is terminating its plan to adapt the Service Dress Khaki uniform. Instead, officers and sailors are encouraged to …More
Defense Department Reiterates Election Guidelines
The Defense Department is urging all service members to vote, but wants to ensure that the ranks understand what they …More
AF Extends Separation, Retirement Application Window
Certain active-duty airmen who wish to retire or separate will be able to do so a little bit longer. The …More
America Christened
The Navy christened its newest vessel, the amphibious assault ship America, during an Oct. 20 ceremony in Pascagoula, Miss., where …More
TRADOC Chief Outlines Army’s Future
With the protracted conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq winding down, the Army will redirect its focus to garrison-level training. Speaking …More
2013 COLA Set at 1.7 Percent
Military retirees, recipients of benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Social Security recipients, and other federal annuitants will receive …More
Watchdog: Improve Uniform Acquisition Process
The Government Accountability Office (GAO), Congress’ chief watchdog agency, called upon the armed services to do a better job of …More
Vietnam Veteran Awarded Posthumous Silver Star
Forty-four years after he was listed as missing in action, Air Force Master Sgt. James Calfee received a posthumous Silver …More
Navy Exchange Web Store Expands Selection
Shoppers who use the Navy Exchange Service Command’s online store will find a much greater selection of merchandise during the …More
Team To Probe Ship Collision Selected
The Navy tapped three flag officers to lead the investigation into the Oct. 13 collision between the Aegis cruiser San …More
VA Bolsters Fight Against Diabetes
The Department of Veterans Affairs is taking steps to control and prevent the onset of diabetes among veterans, with a …More
USNA, Prep School Seek Marine Applicants
The U.S. Naval Academy and the Naval Academy Preparatory School are encouraging qualified Marines to apply for admission to the …More
Navy-Sponsored Scientist Wins Nobel Prize
Dr. David J. Wineland, a physicist whose work is sponsored by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), received the Nobel …More
Electronic TRICARE Payments Required Soon for TRICARE
Reservists who receive health-care coverage under TRICARE Reserve Select (TRS), and retired reservists covered under TRICARE Retired Reserve (TRR), must …More
TRICARE Prime Hikes Take Effect
As of Oct. 1, annual enrollment fees for health-care coverage under TRICARE Prime have risen for most beneficiaries. For individuals, …More
Inaugural Task Force Takes Shape
The armed services are gearing up preparations for their role in support of the presidential inauguration, which will take place …More
Pre-War Fitness Standards Reinstated
Beginning Nov. 1, the Army will require all soldiers who enter professional military education courses to meet height, weight and …More
Destroyer Michael Murphy Commissioned
The Navy commissioned its latest guided-missile destroyer, the Michael Murphy, during an Oct. 6 ceremony at a Manhattan pier. The …More
AF Taps 3,200 Officers for Promotion
The Air Force selected 32 majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel, out of a pool of 44 candidates; 54 captains …More
Stop-Loss Eligibility Ends Oct. 21
Service members and veterans who were retained on active duty beyond their contracts between Sept. 11, 2001, and Sept. 30, …More
Germany Restricts Mail-Order Prescriptions
TRICARE is advising beneficiaries stationed in Germany that a law there would hinder the military health-care agency’s ability to deliver …More
Soldiers’ Input on Physical Fitness Uniform Sought
The Army wants soldiers to offer their reactions, good or bad, to the six different planned versions of the Improved …More
Schools Agree To Adapt to Military Children
More than 100 institutions of higher education have agreed to train future educators to recognize the needs of military dependent …More
AF Taps 398 for Officer Commissions
The Air Force Officer Training School Rated Selection Board picked 398 men and women out of a pool of 507 …More
$100m Tapped for PTSD, TBI Study
The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments are investing more than $100 million into research for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and …More
Research Ship Named for Neil Armstrong
The Navy plans to name a new class of research ship – and the first vessel in the class – …More
Afghan Surge Drawdown Completed
All of the 33,000 troops that rotated to Afghanistan in 2009 as part of a surge of forces have returned …More
Marine Corps Training Changes
The Marine Corps is changing its training regimen, to factor in lessons learned from combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. …More
Army Seeks Input on Uniforms
The Army wants all active-duty, reserve, and National Guard soldiers to weigh in on prospective changes in future uniforms. Until …More
