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
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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
Former Defense Leaders Issue Open letter on Civil-Military Relations
Former defense secretaries and senior generals that served under both Democratic and Republican administrations felt moved to issue an open …More
Army Developing Exosuit to Help With Heavy Lifting
Fewer soldiers would sustain injuries related to the physical demands of moving around heavy gear once a team of Army …More
Air Force, Space Force Seek Mediators to Keep Disputes Out of Court
Service leaders are looking for people to serve as mediators at Air Force and Space Force installations. These mediators would …More
Honea Becomes 16th MCPON
James Honea became the 16th Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy during a Sept. 10 ceremony held in Mahan …More
GAO Assesses Climate-Change Risk for DoD Installations
The effects of climate change on numerous Defense Department installations and facilities pose a significant national security risk, according to …More
Sexual Assault Reports Increased in 2021
Reports of unwanted sexual contact and workplace harassment increased among service members in 2021 compared to recent previous years, according …More
VA Says it Will Continue Providing Abortion Services in Some Cases
Pregnant veterans and beneficiaries will continue to receive abortion services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, in certain cases. “VA …More
Watchdog Raises Questions for Next Gen Attack Subs, $3.6B Cost Per
Lawmakers should weigh several key issues relating to cost, capabilities and construction scheduling as they consider the Navy’s requests to …More
DoD Updates Space Policy
The Defense Department has updated its space policy, to reflect its strategic importance. The changes classify space as a high-priority …More
Soldiers Tapped To Help Recruiting Effort
The Army has selected soldiers from five active duty-divisions to help the service’s recruiting command address the huge shortage of …More
National Defense Service Medal Awards to End
Service members will no longer be awarded the National Defense Service Medal (NDSM) after Dec. 31. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin …More
When does AWOL become Desertion?
One of the most basic rules in the military is to be at your appointed place of duty on time. …More
Pentagon Seeks to Institutionalize Prevention of Civilian Casualties
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III is taking steps to mitigate incidences of civilian casualties in future conflicts. His Civilian …More
Navy Sexual Assault Prevention Office’s Mission Expands
The Navy has broadened the scope of the program initially established to counter sexual assaults. The Office of Force Resiliency, …More
New Non-mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine Would Satisfy Military Mandate
Service members now have a fourth alternative to the Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen Covid-19 vaccines. “With the availability …More
Air Force Sec. Calls for Plan to Diversify Officer Pipeline
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall is ordering Air Force and Space Force leadership to broaden diversity and inclusion among the …More
Pentagon Details Social Media Policy
Service members and Defense Department civilian employees should now have a clear understanding of what they can and cannot do …More
Military Tattoo Policy Needs Clarification: GAO
Even though the armed services have relaxed tattoo policies somewhat, more clarification as to when waivers are available would help …More
Ambulance-Services Payments Deemed Improper
The Defense Health Agency (DHA) failed to sufficiently document contractors’ claims for ambulance services between October 2015 and September 2020, …More
Work on Coast Guard Museum Begins
The Coast Guard marked the formal beginning of construction on the National Coast Guard Museum at the city pier in …More
Survey Offers Well-Being Wish List
Health and child care, financial security, availability of food, and a sense of community all rank high on the list …More
Army Delays Online Personnel System Release
Soldiers will not have access to the new Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army Release 3 – until the …More
Navy Offers up to $115k in Enlistment Bonuses, Loan Repayments
New enlistees, former sailors and other veterans could get as much as $115,000 in enlistment bonuses and loan repayments, should …More
