Army Offers Recruits $25K Bonus for “Quick Ship” to Basic, 4 Year Commit
Army recruits are for the first time eligible to collect a $25,000 bonus for agreeing to “quick ship” to basic …More
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Navy Orders Safety Pause in Aviation Operations Following Recent Crashes
Navy and Marine Corps aviation units were ordered to suspend operations June 13, because of the recent loss of life …More
DoD Early Childhood Education Program Begins
Military families throughout the Defense Department with young children now can take advantage of a new early childhood education curriculum …More
Pentagon Highlights AI Importance
Pentagon experts in artificial intelligence (AI) believe that its proper implementation is essential to confronting potential adversaries like China and …More
C-17 Crew Honored for Kabul Evacuation
Six airmen received the Distinguished Flying Cross and other honors for their effort last summer to airlift military personnel and …More
Study: Too Many Military, Vet Families Are Hungry
Incidence of hunger among military families and veterans is alarmingly high and poses a threat to national security, according to …More
Army Addresses Quality of Life at Alaska Posts
The Army is taking steps to improve quality of life at two Alaska posts, in the aftermath of a spate …More
Marines Test New Sniper Rifle
Marine snipers are testing a new rifle that would provide them with greater lethality and flexibility. The bolt-action Mk22 Mod …More
Keel-Laying Ceremony for Next-Gen Ballistic Missile Sub
The Navy conducted a keel-laying ceremony June 4 for the ballistic missile submarine District of Columbia at General Dynamics Electric …More
Navy Addresses Climate Change Destabilization, Readiness Challenges
The Navy and Marine Corps are moving forward with a plan to emit net-zero greenhouse gas by 2050, with no …More
Army Changes Sexual Harassment, Assault Response
The Army is revamping its method of recognizing, preventing and rooting out sexual assault and harassment. The Association of the …More
Fagan Becomes First Female Coast Guard Commandant
Adm. Linda L. Fagan became the first female commandant of the Coast Guard during a June 1 ceremony at the …More
Better Access Vets’ Records Headed for Approval
Veterans could soon garner better access to their records, under a bipartisan plan now pending before Congress. The House Oversight …More
AF, Space Force Mustache Policy Updated
Airmen and guardians now can abide by looser rules about mustache grooming. Under a change announced May 26, mustaches can …More
MCPON Advocates for Quality of Life Improvements, More Childcare
The Navy is roughly half the size, with fewer than half as many ships, as it was when Master Chief …More
Bill to Improve Benefits, Treatment for Service Members Exposed to Toxic Substances Moves Ahead
Veterans who are sick because they were exposed to toxins while on active duty would be eligible for treatment and …More
Duty Uniforms No Longer Required When Outprocessing
Airmen and guardians no longer have to wear duty uniforms during their final outprocessing appointments. The Facebook page Air Force …More
Replacement Names Selected for Posts Named After Confederate Leaders
A commission plans to submit to Congress new names for nine Army installations now named after Confederate leaders. The Association …More
Air Force Calls Hypersonic Weapon Test a ‘Success’
The Air Force is calling the test-firing of a hypersonic weapon a success. The AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon (ARRW) …More
Bill Would Establish Space National Guard
Bipartisan bills now pending before Congress would establish a Space National Guard. Sens. Dianne Feinstein, (D-CA) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) …More
Navy, Coast Guard Make Drug Bust
Sailors and Coast Guard members attached to the destroyer Momsen seized 640 kilograms of methamphetamine from a fishing vessel May …More
VA Secretary, Other Leaders Seek To Reduce Mortgage Hardships
Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough joined three cabinet counterparts in urging the companies that service federally backed mortgages to …More
Suicides Higher at Remote Posts
As the Defense Department grapples with the 33.5-percent increase in suicide deaths of active-duty members since 2016, it has become …More
Under Investigation? Know Your Rights and Don’t Engage the Enemy Alone
You feel sick in the pit of your stomach. You have just found out, either through the grapevine or by …More
AF Updates Blue, Brown Books
The Air Force has released updated versions of both The Enlisted Force Structure and The Profession of Arms: Our Core …More
No-Notice, Short-Notice Inspections Planned
The Navy’s newest command is moving forward with plans to conduct no-notice and short-notice inspections. Seapower magazine reports that the …More
Army, Air Force: Leave Request Need Not State Abortion as Medical Procedure Sought
The Army and Air Force have issued directives that bar commanders from denying leave to female soldiers and airmen who …More
How to Reapply for a Security Clearance After a Denial or Revocation as a DoD Government Contractor
If your clearance is denied or revoked after a lengthy adjudication process, you are probably asking yourself, “will I ever …More
Army Reserve Providing Critical Disaster-Relief Function
The Army Reserve stands ready to provide significant relief when disaster strikes the homeland, the component’s second-in-command told an audience …More
Military Spouse Appreciation Events Slated
Family advocates are issuing a reminder: Even though Military Spouse Appreciation Day is scheduled for May 6, related events and …More
