Changes Afoot for Blue Travel Charge Cards
The travel charge cards that airmen carry will revert back to government travel cards at the end of September. Airmen …More
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Families who lived at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base, N.C., between 1957 and 1987 and became sick because of contaminated …More
Navy Conducts Substance-Abuse Survey
The Navy is asking sailors to provide their input about the most effective methods of confronting problems associated with abuse …More
NATO Employee Charged With Espionage
A 60-year-old stands charged by German police with espionage. German police identified the man as Manfred K., a NATO employee …More
DoD, Interior Jointly Commit to Renewable Energy
The Defense and Interior departments joined together to pursue renewable-energy resources, with the intent of reducing the $4 billion spent …More
Recon Airship Completes Successful Test Flight
The Army successfully tested a state-of-the-art airship that ultimately could serve as a long-term and steady eye in the sky, …More
Shore Duty Curtailed for Some Sailors
Some sailors who possess skills that are needed at sea will see their shore duty curtailed. In a July 26 …More
Navy Justifies Shipbuilding Plan
The Navy contends that its shipbuilding estimates jibe more closely with Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates than first blush might …More
Army Plans Stryker Upgrades
Stryker armored combat vehicles will soon come in new configurations, with embellishments in power, communications, and performance, the Army announced …More
PTSD App Available
Veterans who are undergoing treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) now can use a new application for their smart phones, …More
Soldier Wins Olympic Gold Medal
Sgt. Vincent Hancock, a soldier assigned to the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit at Eatonton, Ga., won his second gold medal …More
AF To Recall Some Loadmasters
The Air Force wants to recall Reserve and Air National Guard loadmasters voluntarily to extended active duty, to fill manpower …More
Advocacy Group Decries Health-Cost ‘Misrepresentations’
Pentagon officials are exaggerating concerns over rising health-care costs in order to justify higher fees for beneficiaries, according to the …More
Benefit Guideline Clarified
The Marine Corps is telling commanders they must take care of families of service members who are kicked out because …More
Sailor, Airman Die in Colo. Shooting
Two service members died in the July 20 mass shooting at an Aurora, Colo., movie theater. Navy Cryptologic Technician 3rd …More
Sites To Be Returned to Italy, Germany
With the drawdown of forces in Europe, the Pentagon announced July 19 plans to return U.S. Army Europe sites to …More
Recruiting Goals Met
All components of the active and reserve force either met or exceeded recruiting goals through June, for the fiscal year …More
AF Offers Incentives for Tour Extensions
Airmen in overseas long-tour sites who extend their tours Aug. 1 or later could qualify for incentives. Under the Overseas …More
Army Researcher Honored
The White House has recognized the achievement of a former Army captain who now works for the service as a …More
Education-Benefit Protections Plan Coming
The Defense Department soon expects to unveil details of a joint agreement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the …More
Marines To Expedite Combat Awards
The Marine Corps issued new guidelines to commanders, aimed at delivering combat valor awards as quickly as possible to Marines …More
MC To Serve as Pilot for Small-Business Plan
Four Marine Corps installations have been tapped to serve as pilot sites for Operation Boots, a program sponsored by the …More
Libya, Anti-Piracy Medals Approved
Service members and Pentagon civilian employees who served in support of recent NATO missions in Africa could qualify for awards. …More
Business-Ownership Standards Relaxed
Veterans now have a longer time to prove to the Department of Veterans Affairs that the own their small businesses. …More
Roth TSP Change for Civilians Begins
Civilian Defense Department employees now have more flexibility in the way they can contribute to the Roth Thrift Savings Plan …More
AF Fellowship Deadlines Loom
Airmen who wish to apply for White House fellowships, two-year fellowships in Japan, or to attend university overseas, have until …More
Navy Starts up Annual SDAP Recertification
Sailors who receive Special Duty Assignment Pay (SDAP) must complete the annual recertification process if they wish it to continue, …More
Enlisteds’ Education Standards Change
Students who earn high school diplomas through home schools, virtual or distance learning, and adult alternative schools now will have …More
Help for Brides
Young military couples who face a daunting host of challenges in planning their weddings can get help. Brides Across America, …More
Recruiting Holds Steady
All of the active and reserve components of the Defense Department’s four service branches either met or exceeded recruiting goals …More
