2010 DoD Budget Calls for 2.9-Percent Pay Raise
Included in the $533.7 billion defense budget for 2010 President Obama submitted to Congress is a 2.9-percent pay raise for …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersNavy Releases LDO, CWO Promotions
The Navy has released the names of limited duty officers and chief warrant officers selected for promotion in the 2010 …More
Navy Revises SRB Rates
Selective reenlistment bonuses will rise in 35 enlisted career fields and decline in another 412, the Navy announced Feb. 18. …More
AF: Nuke Problems Resolved
A top Air Force commander says the service has resolved the service’s issues relating to the monitoring and movement of …More
Corps Clarifies Childbirth, Adoption Policy
The Marine Corps has issued guidelines regarding the leave members may take to care for newborn or adopted children. Following …More
Resolution of Kyrgyzstan Base Issue Sought
Unless the U.S. and Kyrgyzstan can reach another agreement, American planes will no longer be allowed to use Manas Air …More
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
Future 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
