Stimulus Bill To Help Military Homeowners
President Obama’s stimulus bill contains several items aimed at helping service members and veterans. A key provision authorizes the Defense …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersFuture of New Presidential Helicopter in Question
Citing delays and cost overruns, President Obama has asked Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates to review thoroughly the plan to …More
GAO: Plan Iraq-to-Afghanistan Shift Carefully
As the shift of forces and assets to Afghanistan from Iraq proceeds, the Defense Department should take measures to ensure …More
Obama Speech Lauds Those in Uniform
During his Feb. 24 address to a joint session of Congress, President Obama reaffirmed the nation’s commitment and gratitude to …More
Speedier Benefits Promised to Severely Wounded
Service members and veterans categorized as "catastrophically wounded" in combat will see the time they must wait for their benefits …More
End to Stop-Loss Sought
A Defense Department spokesman says Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates would like to "end stop-loss altogether as rapidly as possible." …More
CO Found Dead on Cutter
The Coast Guard is investigating the cause of death of Cmdr. Keith Willis, the commanding officer of the medium-endurance cutter …More
AF Personnel Center To Offer Single 800 Number
All active, reserve, and National Guard airmen and Air Force civilian employees soon will be able to call a single …More
AF Reintroduces Good Conduct Medal
Qualified enlisted airmen again will be able to earn the Good Conduct Medal, the service announced Feb. 6. Awarding of …More
Navy Approves Badges
Sailors assigned to National Security Agency/Central Security Service sites in the continental U.S. and Hawaii are entitled to wear the …More
New Navy Uniform Available Earlier in DC, Hampton Roads
Sailors from grades E-1 through E-6 stationed in the Washington, D.C., and Tidewater, Va., areas can purchase the new Navy …More
Army Releases 0-3 Promotions
The Army has released the names of first lieutenants selected for promotion to captain for the 2009 fiscal year. To …More
New GI Bill Benefits Kick In
Service members and veterans will soon be able to take advantage of revisions to the venerable GI Bill, which could …More
Seabees Move to Afghanistan From Iraq
The Navy has redeployed Naval Mobile Construction Battalion to Helmand province, Afghanistan, from Iraq, reflecting the shift of mission requirements …More
Army May Rethink Europe Drawdown
The Army’s plan to scale down strength in Europe from 42,000 soldiers to 32,000 is getting a hard second look. …More
MEB, Stryker Unit Ordered to Afghanistan
President Obama has ordered the Camp Lejeune, N.C.-based 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade and the Fort Lewis, Wash.-based 5th Stryker Brigade …More
Navy Announces Command E-8, E-9 Advancements
The Navy has released the names of petty officers selected for advancement to senior master chief and command master chief. …More
Army Guard Misses Jan. Recruiting Goal
All active and reserve components of the armed forces either met or exceeded their recruiting goals for January, as well …More
II MEF (Forward) Assumes Anbar Control
The Camp Lejeune, N.C.-based II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) took control of Anbar province, Iraq, for the third time since …More
MRE Peanut Products Declared Safe
The Defense Logistics Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency both say the peanut products contained in meals ready to …More
Tax Help Available
Service members who need help preparing their federal, state and local income taxes need look no further than the tax …More
Reports of DDG-1000 Cost Overruns Disputed
Defense Department officials say recent news reports that new DDG-1000 destroyers would cost between $5 billion and $7 billion each. …More
Army Sets Up EW Career Field
The Army is creating a new electronic warfare career field for soldiers, in response to the increase in enemy threats …More
New Reg: All Sailors Must Have Electronic Records
The Navy wants all sailors to establish self-service electronic service records (ESRs) within 60 days. Sailors at sea must establish …More
AF To Delete Deployment History From Qual, Eval Briefs
The Air Force soon will no longer include deployment history information in officers’ selection and pre-selection qualification briefs, and senior …More
You Give So Much of Yourself. We’d Like to Give Something Back
Gladly and proudly you give of yourself for our country. For your brothers and sisters in arms, and for your …More
Two To Receive Posthumous Navy Cross Medals
Two Marines who died thwarting an attack upon their standing post in Ramadi, Iraq, will receive posthumous Navy Cross medals …More
Army Pulls Body Armor
The Army is recalling more than 16,000 sets of body armor plate inserts, which will be tested to determine if …More
Marines Announce Reserve Staff NCO Promotions
The Marine Corps has released the names of active reserve Marines selected for promotion to master gunnery sergeant, gunnery sergeant, …More
College Offers Classes in Iraq
Troops stationed in Camp Victory or Joint Base Balad in Iraq can now take college classes there, offered by the …More
