Soldier To Receive Posthumous Medal of Honor
Spec. Ross McGinnis, who saved the lives of comrades at the cost of his own during anambush by insurgents in …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersAdministration Opposes Bill
The Bush administration expressed concern about a provision in the House 2008 defense bill that would require a one-percent reduction …More
Barracks Would Improve Under House Defense Bill
In the wake of recent concerns about the quality of military barracks, the House Armed Services Committee called for $650 …More
Career Effects of Guard, Reserve Service Unclear
Common sense suggests that Reserve and National Guard members who have been called up for extended periods of active duty …More
AF Invites Officers To Apply for Academy Teaching Jobs
Officers who wish to teach at the U.S. Air Force Academy during the 2009-2010 school year should submit their applications …More
Bank Card Use Rises at Exchanges
The use at military exchanges of credit and debit cards issued by commercial banks rose about 2 percent last year, …More
Video Games Could Become Training Tools
The Defense Department is seriously looking at the possibility of incorporating video games into future simulation training packages. The initiative …More
AF Releases Names of Officers Promoted to 0-3
The Air Force has released the names of officers in the biomedical sciences, nurse, judge advocate general, chaplain, and medical …More
Naval Reserve Officer Promotions Announced
The Naval Personnel Center has released the names of line and staff officers selected for promotion to captain, commander, and …More
Coast Guard Gets First National Security Cutter
The Coast Guard accepted delivery of its newest weapon in the war on terror on May 8. The National Security …More
AF Seeks Air Attach
Senior captains, majors, and lieutenant colonels have until June 13 to apply for one of 19 air attaché slots. Applicants …More
Navy Relieves Two Skippers
The commanding officers of a carrier air wing and a civil affairs group have been fired, the Navy has announced. …More
Pacific Command Units Deliver Help to Burma
In the wake of a cyclone that killed many thousands of people in Burma more than a week earlier, U.S. …More
Guard Troops Assist in Tornado, Flooding Relief Efforts
National Guard members from four states moved into areas affected by recent tornadoes and heavy rains, to help local agencies …More
DoD, Intelligence Communities to Share Computer Networks
The Defense Department and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) have agreed in principle to share information …More
Veterans’ Group Presses for Better GI Bill
The American Legion, the nation’s largest veterans’ service organization, is urging lawmakers to approve measures now pending before Congress that …More
Army, Marine Corps Exceed April Recruiting Goals
The Army brought in 5,681 new recruits last month, exceeding its goal of 5,650, and the Marines enlisted 2,233, exceeding …More
House Panel Marks Up Version of 2009 Defense Bill
The House Armed Services military personnel subcommittee marked up a version of the 2009 defense authorization bill May 7, including …More
YOU GIVE SO MUCH OF YOURSELF. WE’D LIKE TO GIVE SOMETHING BACK.
http://www.asmba.com/ —————————————————————– Gladly and proudly you give of yourself for our country. For your brothers and sisters in arms, and …More
Army Announces CWO Promotions
The Army has released the names of soldiers selected for promotion to Chief Warrant Officer 3, Chief Warrant Officer 4, …More
TRICARE Increases Access to O
Service members stationed overseas who need immediate urgent medical care have greater flexibility. TRICARE, the health-care program for service members, …More
AF Announces O-3 Promotions
The Air Force released the names of the first lieutenants in the biomedical services, chaplain, judge advocate general, nurse and …More
AF: Unmanned Aircraft Patrols Double in a Year
The Air Force is relying increasingly on the unmanned MQ-1 Predator aircraft to conduct combat air patrols in Iraq and …More
SecDef: PTSD May Warrant Purple Heart
Combat veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) may someday qualify for the Purple Heart medal. Speaking at Red …More
OMB Urges Congress To Approve Supplemental Funding
The Defense Department will have to furlough civilian employees if Congress fails to approve a White House request for an …More
Security Clearance Questionnaire Revised
Service members who apply for government security clearances can no longer automatically be turned down because they have sought help …More
Senate Panel OKs 3.9 Percent Pay Raise
Service members would receive a 3.9 percent pay raise – a half-percent more than the Bush administration asked for – …More
More Work Likely Needed on Guam
The Defense Department must make several key decisions if Guam is to absorb and accommodate the planned influx from bases …More
Relocation Tool to Become Available
Military families soon will be able to take advantage of new software intended to help them coordinate moves. Called "Plan …More
VA To Contact Vets, Offer Info on Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs plans to contact nearly 540,000 combat veterans and provide them with information about health care …More
