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
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersBush 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
Corps Teams Seek Applicants
The Marine Corps boxing, wrestling, and men’s and women’s basketball teams are looking for new members. Boxers must submit applications …More
AF Consolidates Support Programs
Within two years, Air Force members and their families service-wide will call on one organization for all community support and …More
TSGLI Help Available
Soldiers and their families who have questions about eligibility for Traumatic Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (TSGLI) can now find answers …More
Mullen: Ground Situation To Determine Iraq Strength
Crediting the increase of U.S. troop presence with the significant drop in violence, Navy Adm. Michael G. Mullen, the chairman …More
AF Offers Korea Duty Incentives
Air Force members who agree to extend their tours of Korea 12 months beyond prescribed lengths could qualify for an …More
Peake Confirmed as New VA Secretary
The Senate unanimously confirmed Dr. James Peake as new Secretary of Veterans Affairs on Dec. 14. He replaces Gordon Mansfield, …More
Tricare Fees Won’t Rise
Other provisions of the 2008 defense bill reject a Defense Department proposal to increase in Tricare fees for retirees and …More
Guard Gains Clout
Under the 2008 Defense Authorization Act, both the House and Senate agreed that the Chief of the National Guard Bureau …More
MC 0-3 Board To Convene Jan. 30
The Marine Corps advises first lieutenants who hope to make captain to make sure their paperwork is accurate and current, …More
Wounded To Receive Combat Injury Pay Immediately
Service members who are evacuated due to combat-related injuries no longer have to wait one to two months before they …More
Exams Waived for Some War-Zone Sailors
Many enlisted candidates for chief petty officer and limited duty officer who are headed to or returning from Iraq, Afghanistan, …More
No Anonymous Holiday Cards
Citing security concerns, the Army reiterated its recent policy that it would no longer handle any mail addressed simply to …More
November Recruiting, Retention Goals Met
The Active, Guard and Reserve components of each armed service either met or exceeded November recruiting and retention goals. The …More
Coast Guard Marks Drug-Seizure Milestone
The Coast Guard announced that it has seized more cocaine in 2007 – 355,755 pounds, worth more than $4.7 billion …More
AF To Realign Maintenance, Logistics Squadrons
Aircraft maintenance units supporting fighter and combat search-and-rescue (CSAR) squadrons will realign under flying squadrons next year, Air Force Chief …More
House Tweaks Measure To Help Blinded Veterans
The House of Representatives voted Dec. 11 to add a new provision to legislation passed in March that would improve …More
Report Assesses Academies’ Sexual Harassment Programs
The three service academies have taken effective steps to prevent sexual harassment, but further action is needed, according to a …More
VA Funds Caregiver Training
The Department of Veterans Affairs has earmarked $4.7 million to provide training and assistance to caregivers who provide in-home assistance …More
Corps Puts Records-Management Training Online
The Marine Corps wants all command-designated records managers, administrative officers and clerks to take advantage of a program that allows …More
Army Posts Move To Improve Services to Families
Families at 70 active-duty and six Reserve installations would benefit from a commitment those installations made to make their lives …More
3.5-Percent Pay Raise Included
The defense bill also provides a 3.5-percent pay raise for members of the armed forces, as part of a compensation …More
Help for Wounded Warriors
Service members wounded in the Global War on Terrorism should see the attention they and their families receive improve dramatically …More
DARPA Classes for 0-4s, 0-5s
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will offer 90-day internships to Marine Corps majors and lieutenant colonels next year, …More
Getting Ready To Make Chief
The Navy Personnel Command is encouraging sailors who are interested in taking the Navy-wide examination for advancement to E-7 in …More
