Newest Arleigh Burke Destroyer Christened
The Navy has christened the USS Jason Dunham, the service’s newest Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, during a ceremony held at Bath …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersNimitz Carrier Strike Group Deploys
The carrier Nimitz departed from San Diego Naval Station, Calif., its homeport, with an accompanying carrier strike group on July …More
AF Retires Venerable Trainer
An era stretching more than 50 years came to an end July 31, as the last T-37 Tweet trainer departed …More
Army Guard Units Tapped for Iraq Rotations
The 36th Division Headquarters, Texas Army National Guard, and the 197th Fires Brigade, New Hampshire Army National Guard, have been …More
Gulf War Pilot
Nearly 19 years after Navy Capt. Michael Scott Speicher became the first casualty of the 1991 Gulf War when his …More
Corps Bars Facebook, Twitter, MySpace Use
Marines can no longer use Facebook or Twitter, two of the most popular Internet social networking Web sites. "These Internet …More
Army Approves 5 New Campaign Streamers
The Army has approved five new campaign streamers for use on service and unit flags, representing three campaigns in Iraq …More
AFA Seeks Instructors
The Air Force Academy is accepting applications from active-duty officers in the ranks of first lieutenant through lieutenant colonel who …More
SMA Calls for TRICARE Review
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston used a July 23 appearance on Capitol Hill as an opportunity to …More
Navy Clarifies Continuation Board Procedures
Following up on an earlier announcement regarding the upcoming Senior Enlisted Continuation Board, the Navy offered more details about factors …More
New GI Bill Benefits To Begin Aug. 1
With new GI Bill benefits taking effect Aug. 1, Defense Department officials are imparting some related advice to service members. …More
House Passes 3 Vets’ Benefits Packages
The House approved three measures on July 27, aimed at improving insurance and medical services for veterans and providing funding …More
SecDef: Iraq Withdrawal May Accelerate
As Iraqi security forces make encouraging progress in taking control of their country, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said July …More
AF Launches Sexual Assault Awareness Web Site
Airmen can find sexual assault response coordinators, links to military and civilian sexual assault response organizations, and names of places …More
DoD, VA Make Progress in Care for Wounded
The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments have made significant inroads toward forging a joint plan to care for wounded service …More
Changes to Iraq Deployments Afoot
The Defense Department is changing the make-up and mission of units scheduled for deployment to Iraq. Pentagon Spokesman Bryan Whitman …More
MC Sets Body Armor Protection Levels
New Marine Corps guidelines set four different levels that determine how much body armor Marines should wear, and allow commanders …More
Navy Detailing System Upgraded
Sailors can now use a Web-based system to submit job applications when they negotiate permanent-change-of-station (PCS) orders. Sailors who meet …More
Report Urges DoD To Bar Tobacco Use
A June 28 report by the Institute of Medicine is urging the Department of Defense to ultimately eliminate the use …More
Army Guard Moves To Lower End Strength
The Army National Guard is lowering the maximum enlistment age to 35 from 42, and eliminating medical and bad-conduct waivers …More
Active-Duty Components Meet June Recruiting Goals
The Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marine Corps all met June recruiting goals for their active-duty components. The Marines led …More
White Paper: Afghanistan Challenges Remain
Insurgent attacks on U.S. and international troops in Afghanistan, as well as the civilian populace, continue to rise, according to …More
Army Announces Next Iraq Rotation
The Army identified which units will deploy to Iraq beginning this fall and continuing into next year. Included are three …More
GAO: Shady Insurance Sales Continue
The Defense Department, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and state insurance regulatory agencies need to work more closely to …More
Bahrain Reopens to Families
Sailors and officers attached to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command who are assigned to duty in Bahrain can again bring …More
AF Announces Officer Promotions
The Air Force has selected 466 lieutenant colonels for promotion to colonel, 92 majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel, and …More
Directive Stresses Protection of Civilians
Troops serving in Afghanistan have received new orders from their commander, which stress the importance of protecting civilian lives and …More
Senate Marks Up 2010 Defense Bill
The Senate Armed Services Committee completed markup of its version of the 2010 defense bill on June 27. Like the …More
House Passes 2010 Defense Bill
Service members would receive a 3.4-percent pay raise next January 1 under the version of the 2010 defense bill, which …More
Army To Limit Reenlistment Options
Soldiers who want to reenlist will find a smaller palate of incentives. Because the service is enjoying a productive recruiting …More
