Exoskeleton Could Prevent Fatigue, Injury
Airmen who perform arduous tasks such as moving cargo pallets could soon benefit from exoskeleton suits now under development by …More
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Salzman Installed as 2nd Chief of Space Operations
Gen. B. Chance Salzman was installed Nov. 2 as the second chief of space operations, succeeding Gen. John “Jay” Raymond. …More
White Paper: Guard Could Become ‘Overworked’
While the plan to change the role the Army National Guard plays within the overall framework of national defense is …More
Airmen Who Served During Evacuation Honored
The Air Force plans to award 96 airmen with Distinguished Flying Cross medals for their roles in the evacuation of …More
CNO Talks Readiness, Deployability, Modernization
As the Navy continues to gird itself for a potential fight with Russia or China, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. …More
Biodefense Shortfalls Identified
While the Department of Defense is working to determine the extent of emerging biological threats, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) …More
E. Coli Found in Carrier’s Potable Water
The Navy is working to determine the source and eliminate the presence of E. Coli bacteria in the potable water …More
Policy for Pregnant Officer-Training Candidates Updated
Pregnant airmen, guardians and civilians can now apply and compete for Department of the Air Force officer training school (OTS). …More
SMA to Focus on Quality of Life in Final Year of Tenure
Improving quality of life and building cohesive teams are key areas of interest Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Grinston …More
VA Again Delays Electronic Records Switch
The Department of Veterans Affairs will not deploy its electronic health record (EHR) system until next June. The extension would …More
Unclear Data Could Hinder Special Opps
Special operations troops could be hindered by unclear data from their command and control structures, according to the Government Accountability …More
McConville Introduces Updated Field Manual
A new field manual was introduced by the Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Oct. 11, during the Association of …More
3D Printing in Shipbuilding: Navy Opens Additive Manufacturing Center
The Navy took another step forward in modernization on Oct. 6, with the formal opening of its Additive Manufacturing Center …More
Development for new Coast Guard Cutter Moves Ahead
The Coast Guard has authorized Austal USA to move forward with the next step in the detail design of the …More
Air Force Changes Award-Nomination Process
The Air Force is changing the way Performance Statements are written. Gone are the bullet points. In their stead, the …More
Court Says Military Members Can Sue Others in Uniform
Service members should be allowed to sue others in uniform for harm caused by sexual assault, a federal court has …More
Significant Sexual-Assault Policy Changes Afoot
Since receiving and reviewing an independent commission’s recommendations, the armed services have made ‘significant’ changes in the way sexual-assault cases …More
GAO: Citizenship Documentation Process Lags for Service Members
The armed services should do more to provide service members who are not U.S. citizens with information that would expedite …More
Marines Question Navy’s Decommissioning Plan
The Navy wants to decommission its fleet of Whidbey Island-class amphibious dock landing ships, but the Marine Corps apparently isn’t …More
Army Launches Google Workspace
Soldiers can now use their CAC cards to log into the service’s newly established Google Workspace account. With it, soldiers …More
AF Offers Incentives to Child Care Workers
All direct-care workers at child care centers operated by the Department of the Air Force will receive a 25-percent discount …More
Veterans Treatment Courts and Impacting the Veteran Community
Judge Robert Russell started a nationwide movement when he created the first Veterans Treatment Court (VTC) in 2008 in Buffalo, …More
Air Force and Space Force Senior Officers, Enlisteds Emphasize Family
The senior-most officers and enlisteds in the Air Force and Space Force and their spouses shared a common message they …More
GAO: Better Tracking of Absences Needed
The Defense Department needs to do a more thorough job of tracking unexpected absences from duty, according to the Government …More
Carrier Ford Ready To Deploy
The USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) is ready to deploy, five years after its commissioning. The U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) …More
Counterintelligence Command Activated
The Army activated its new Counterintelligence Command recently during a ceremony at its Fort Meade, Maryland, headquarters. The new command, …More
DoD Offering Online Suicide Prevention Courses
Service members and families affected by suicide now have access to two Pentagon-sponsored online courses that offer insight to the …More
Air Force, Space Force Special Duty Assignment Pay Will Continue
Eligible airmen and guardians will continue to collect Special Duty Assignment Pay. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall announced Sept. 19 …More
Navy, Marines Diverge Over Plans for Light Amphibious Warship
The Navy and Marine Corps disagree about the number of light amphibious warships (LAWs) that should be built. The U.S. …More
Survey Shows Dissatisfaction With Army Housing
Satisfaction with Army housing has decreased somewhat since last year, according to a recent survey of soldiers and their families. …More
