Enlisted Promotions Released
The Air Force released the January In-System Supplemental enlisted promotions for staff sergeant, technical sergeant, master sergeant and chief master …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersCorps Seeks Athletes of the Year
The Marine Corps is seeking applicants for 2007 Male and Female Athlete of the Year. All nominations must go through …More
Trauma Research Facility Construction Begins
Civic leaders in the San Antonio, Texas, area joined military officials in a groundbreaking ceremony for construction of a new …More
Changes Help Sailors Balance GWOT, Career, Family Obligations
Navy personnel officials have implemented changes in the detailing process that they hope will make it easier for sailors to …More
AF Allows Alters Cold-Weather Gear Policy
Some Air Force members in cold-weather climates will be allowed to wear certain pieces of battle-dress uniform (BDU) outerwear garments …More
Services Meet Recruiting Goals
Each of the four armed services met or exceeded their active-duty, reserve, and National Guard recruiting goals for December, the …More
AF Taps 3,569 for 0-3
The Air Force announced Jan. 14 that 3,569 first lieutenants have been selected for promotion to captain as a result …More
Bill Dispute May Void Guard Recruits’ Contracts
National Guard recruits whose enlistments hinge upon payment of enlistment bonuses will not have to abide by their contracts if …More
3,200 Marines Bound for Afghanistan
Citing a NATO request for additional forces, the Defense Department announced that 3,200 Marines will head to Afghanistan sometime this …More
Navy Officers’ Community Gets New Name
The officers who oversee the Navy’s under mine countermeasures and expeditionary salvage missions will now be known as Explosive Ordnance …More
Housing Grant Benefit for Injured Service Members Expanded
Service members who are seriously injured or disabled can now receive special adaptive housing grants from the Department of Veterans …More
VA Distributes 2008 Insurance Dividends
Roughly 1.1 million veterans who hold government-sponsored life insurance policies will receive a share of $349 million in annual dividends …More
VA COLAs Take Effect
Disabled veterans, survivors of veterans who died in the line of duty or from service-connected disabilities, and survivors of war …More
DoD, VA Enhance Record-Sharing
The Defense and Veterans Affairs departments took steps to enhance sharing of patients’ and beneficiaries’ electronic records. The recent changes, …More
AF Taps 171 for OTS
The Air Force selected 171 men and women, including 31 enlisteds, from a pool of 328 applicants to attend Officer …More
MC Reserve CWO Board To Convene
The Marine Corps Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Board will meet Feb. 28 at Quantico Marine Corps Base, Va., to consider …More
Children’s Scholarship Deadline Nears
Military families who hope to win scholarships for their children have until Feb. 20 to submit their applications. The scholarships …More
Defense Bill Impasse Delays Bonuses
President Bush’s decision to withhold signature of the 2008 defense bill effectively cut off payment of several special and incentive …More
Recent Navy Promotions
Active Duty Permanent and Temporary Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, Commander, Captain, Warrant Officer http://www.npc.navy.mil/NR/rdonlyres/BB305A19-E9E4-4C39-9D4D-8E9BB5C0602C/0/NAV07359.txt Reserve Permanent and Temporary Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, …More
Newport’s Third OCS Class Graduates
Since taking over the task of training new officers from Naval Station Pensacola back in August, the staff at Naval …More
DFAS Releases 2007 Tax Statements
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) began distributing 2007 tax statements in December and will continue through the end …More
Notification Procedure Changes Clarified
From now on, any telephone notification to next-of-kin family members of injured, wounded or sick Marines or sailors attached to …More
Behavioral Care Appointment Help Offered
Military families living in the U.S. who are enrolled in Tricare can now use a toll-free telephone number to locate …More
Combat Training Required for OEF, OIF-Bound Sailors
All sailors with orders to shore positions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom/Enduring Freedom for more than 30 days must …More
New Web Site Shows Where the Troops Are
As the Army undergoes its largest transformation since World War II, service officials have created a Web site to keep …More
Bush Won’t Sign 2008 Defense Bill
Citing concerns about provisions that would freeze billions of dollars in Iraqi assets held in the U.S., President Bush announced …More
Army Reorganization
To accommodate the anticipated strength increase of 74,200 by 2010, the Army revealed its plan Dec. 19 to station new …More
Navy Offers Bonus to Civil Engineer Corps Junior Officers
Qualified Navy junior Civil Engineer Corps (CEC) officers who agree to extend active duty service for up to five years …More
AAFES Recalls Toys
The Army and Air Force Exchange Service is recalling 11,400 "Soldier Bear" wooden and plastic toys which were sold at …More
AF Taps 31 for Test Pilot Training
An Air Force board selected 31 officers to take part in the service’s test pilot program that met at the …More
