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
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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
Air Force Ends Base-Preference Applications
As of June 1, Airmen will no longer be able to use the Air Force’s Base of Preference Program. Air …More
Guard Members, Reservists To Get New DD-214s
Reservists and National Guard members will begin receiving new DD-214 forms upon completion of service. The armed services have three …More
Military Criminal Records: How Do They Impact You, How to Correct Them?
Everyone has seen the criminal dramas on TV and has a general understanding of what it means to be arrested, …More
First Units Get Upgraded Bradley
The first Army unit has begun operating upgraded M2A4 Bradley Fighting Vehicles at Fort Stewart, Ga.. The “Hound Battalion,” 3rd …More
Service Connection for Certain Cancers Established
Veterans who are sick with nine rare respiratory cancers now can receive treatment and qualify for other benefits through the …More
Watchdog Calls Out F-35 – Again
The F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) again has garnered the scrutiny of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) – …More
Carrier Decommissionings Could Be Delayed
The Navy may keep the two oldest Nimitz-class aircraft carriers in service beyond their projected decommissioning dates. The U.S. Naval …More
King Stallion Helo Declared Ready To Go
The Marine Corps’ CH-53K King Stallion helicopter has achieved initial capability. The service announced that the aircraft has passed a …More
Army Selects Next-Generation Squad Weapon
The Army has selected Sig Sauer to manufacture and deliver the service’s Next-Generation Squad Weapon. The XM5 rifle will replace …More
DoD To Build Mobile Reactor
The Defense Department’s Strategic Capabilities Office is moving ahead with a plan to design, build and demonstrate a mobile nuclear …More
Tow Company Charged with Illegally Selling SEALs’ Vehicles
A Virginia Beach towing company faces federal charges of illegally auctioning vehicles that belonged to Navy SEALs. According to the …More
IG Calls on Army, Air Force to Step Up Climate Resilience Planning
The Army and Air Force need to do more to adapt to the effects of climate change, according to the …More
Air Force Offers Leave for Fertility Treatment, Assault Recovery
Airmen and guardians who are undergoing fertility treatments, recovering from sexual assault or preparing for civilian employment now can receive …More
CNO Outlines Operational Focus
Adm. Mike Gilday, the chief of naval operations, outlined his seven “operational imperatives” for the next decade. The Navy League …More
Shipping Costs for Breast Milk Now Reimbursable
Nursing service members and civilian DoD employees now can be reimbursed up to a maximum of $1,000 for shipment of …More
OSC Seeks Corrective Action for Army Physician that Blew Whistle
The Office of Special Council has asked the Merit Systems Protection Board to take corrective action to restore an Army …More
Command Emphasizes Importance of Safety
The newly established Naval Safety Command will do much of the same work it did before when it was known …More
Policy for Pregnant Air Crews Clarified
Air crew members can continue to ask for waivers that would allow them to fly while pregnant, under updated guidelines …More
Berger: Marine Corps Ethos Constant Amid Redesign
As the Marine Corps enters the third year of an ongoing redesign, the service’s top military officer wants to see …More
CNO: Budget Evolving as Threats Change
The Navy’s budgets of the past seven or eight years are significantly different than those of 20 years ago because …More
Privatized Housing Improved, but Challenges Remain
The Defense Department has made strides in improving the quality of privatized housing, according to a report by the Government …More
