Army Probes Misconduct Allegations
The Army Criminal Investigation Command and Multi-National Force Iraq are probing allegations that some members of the 266th Military Police …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersCorpsman Honored as Shore Sailor of the Year
Hospital Corpsman 1st Class (SW/AW/FMF) James Nicholson of the Naval Operational Medicine Institute San Diego was named Shore Activities Sailor …More
McChrystal: Afghanistan War
Army Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the nominee to succeed Gen. David McKiernan as commander of U.S. and NATO forces in …More
VA, DARPA Test High-Tech Prosthetic Arm
The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) are working on a three-year study of …More
Navy Expands PTS
In an effort to control the number of sailors in specific ratings, the Navy is expanding its Perform to Serve …More
Pay Incentive Replaces Guard ”Stop-Loss’
National Guard soldiers who remain deployed past their end-of-service dates will qualify for bonuses of as much as $6,000 beginning …More
GOP Congressman Nominated as Next Army Secretary
President Obama has nominated Rep. John McHugh (R-N.Y.) to replace Pete Geren as Secretary of the Army. McHugh has served …More
VSI, SSB Recoupment Halted
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) has stopped recouping Variable Separation Incentive (VSI) and Special Separation Benefit (SSB) payments, …More
Senate Blocks Detainee Transfer
The U.S. Senate voted 90-6 on May 20 to block the transfer of detainees held at the detention center on …More
AF Releases E-7 Promotion List
The Air Force has released the names of technical sergeants selected for promotion to master sergeant. To view the list, …More
Navy Announces Uniform Changes
Reacting to feedback from sailors, the Navy plans to introduce two new fitness suits to augment or replace the sweat …More
Army to Eliminate 3 WTUs
Citing the declining number of soldiers attached to Warrior Transition Units, the Army Warrior Transition Command plans to shut WTUs …More
GAO: JSF Costs Likely to Rise
The Defense Department’s plan to accelerate production of the new F-35 Joint Strike Fighter will likely increase overall costs, according …More
Navy Takes Steps to Stabilize Strength
The Navy retained slightly more sailors and officers than expected in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30, 2008, while enlisted …More
Army G-1 Chief: IRR Key to Meeting Manpower Needs
Since hostilities began with the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, The Army has leaned heavily on the Individual Ready …More
AF Strains to Find, Keep Health-Care Staff
While the Air Force has resolved recent issues regarding the retention of the right amount of active-duty line officers, the …More
Bolden Tapped To Head NASA
President Obama has nominated retired Marine Corps Gen. Charles Bolden to serve as the next administrator of NASA. Bolden, who …More
Web Site Offers Mental Health Info Access
TRICARE has launched a new Web site to provide beneficiaries with up-to-date information about mental health resources. Officials hope the …More
PXs Stop Selling Money Orders
Stores operated by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service will no longer sell money orders, as of May 31. …More
AF Releases E-7 Promotion List
The Air Force has released the names of technical sergeants selected for promotion to master sergeant. To view the list, …More
Detainees To Get More Legal Protection
President Obama unveiled a plan that would allow military commissions to continue, while providing more legal rights to detainees. Among …More
$555 Million Earmarked for Homeowner Assistance
The Defense Department will expand its housing assistance program, which helps service members who must sell their homes at a …More
AF Approves New Informal Uniform
Now that Air Force officials have given their final approval, airmen can begin wearing the new informal uniform. All airmen …More
Mabus Sworn In as SecNav
Ray Mabus, who served as governor of Mississippi from 1988 to 1994 and later as ambassador to Saudi Arabia, was …More
Dwell Time Could Expand
The dwell time soldiers spend at home between deployments could expand to as long as 24 months by 2011, Gen. …More
Guard Peacekeeping Role To Continue
Army and Air Force National Guard members can expect to see their peacekeeping roles in Afghanistan and Iraq continue, their …More
Mullen Outlines Priorities
Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said he will continue to place emphasis on …More
GAO: Army Growth Plan Results Unclear
Noting that the Army is meeting its goal of a 7-percent force expansion by 2013 earlier than expected, the Government …More
Global Strike Command Gets First Commander
The Senate has confirmed Lt. Gen. Frank G. Klotz to become commander of the Air Force Global Strike Command, the …More
Caldera Resigns Over Air Force One Flap
Louis Caldera resigned as director of the White House Military Office on May 8, following the flap that arose after …More
