Marine Saves Woman’s Life
An Okinawa-based Marine is credited with saving the life of a woman who was choking on a piece of food …More
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Frances Arnold, a chemical engineering, bioengineering and biochemistry professor at the California Institute of Technology, became the fifth woman to …More
F-35C Declared Ready for Carrier Operations
The F-35C Lightning II is ready for operations on aircraft carriers. The commanders of Navy and Marine Corps aviation made …More
RAND Looks at Cultural Identities of Military Branches
Each of the Defense Department’s four armed services and U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) retain distinct cultural characteristics that define …More
Retirees Remain Subject to Court Martial
Military retirees can be tried at court martial for crimes they commit — even though the alleged illegalities do not …More
JTLV Beset With Problems
The Army’s plans for fielding the new Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JTLV) could face delays because of systems that do …More
Posthumous Honor Upgraded
Army Staff Sgt. Stevon A. Booker will be presented a posthumous Distinguished Service Cross for his role during combat operations …More
Bill Would Expand American Legion Eligibility
More veterans would be eligible to join the American Legion, under a measure now pending before the Senate Veterans’ Affairs …More
Okinawans Oppose Base Relocation
Okinawan citizens voted overwhelmingly against a plan to relocate Futenma Marine Corps Air Station. The Associated Press reported that the …More
Families Decry Housing Conditions
Privatization of military housing has done little to improve conditions, military families believe. In an online questionnaire conducted Jan. 30-Feb. …More
Airman Saves Baby’s Life
Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Scott Crim’s quick reaction to a baby who had stopped breathing saved the child’s life. …More
Army Tests Anti-Drone Grenade
The Army is testing a grenade-like projectile that should prove effective in neutralizing the presence of unwanted unmanned vehicles. According …More
Need for Icebreakers Explained
The Coast Guard wants new icebreakers to replace the two aging ones now in operation — the heavy Polar Star …More
USU, Columbia Study Grief
Researchers with the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) and Columbia University are conducting a joint study of …More
Seabees Deploy with 3D Printers
When systems that support operations by the 5th, 6th and 7th fleets break down, the Seabees who are deployed with …More
