AF Dubs Newest Helo ‘Grey Wolf’
The Air Force has bestowed its newest helicopter — the MH-139A — with the name “Grey Wolf.” The aircraft will …More
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3.1-Percent Pay Raise Authorized for 2020
Service members are to receive a 3.1-percent raise in basic pay on Jan. 1, under the 2020 defense-spending bill just …More
BAS, BAH Rates Released
Service members would see their Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) rise an average of 2.8 percent on Jan. 1. The …More
Airmen Awarded Silver Star Medals
Two Air Force pararescuemen received the Silver Star medal during a Dec. 13 ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., …More
Marines Take Delivery of Upgraded Osprey
The Marine Corps accepted delivery of the first modified MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, with upgrades in the aircraft’s readiness and …More
Army To Assess Quality of Life
The Army is embarking on an effort to assess quality of life on three major installations — Fort Polk, La., …More
Vetting of Foreign Students Changes
The Navy and Pentagon are changing the process by which foreign service members are approved for training on U.S. bases, …More
Changes in Health-Care System Outlined
Service members, retirees and family members should still receive the same quality of health care as the move to consolidate …More
Watchdog IDs Issues with Privatized Housing
Amid continuing reports about poor conditions at privatized military housing, the government’s chief watchdog agency outlined reasons why the program …More
VA To Conduct Virtual Appeals Hearings
Sometime next year, some veterans who are challenging decisions made by the Department of Veterans Affairs will be able to …More
Stamp Raises Funds for PTSD Treatment
Part of the proceeds collected by U.S. Postal Service for a new semipostal first-class stamp on Dec. 2 will go …More
DFAS Releases 2019 Tax Statement Schedule
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) has released the schedule for delivering 2019 income tax statements for service members, …More
Shipyard-Improvement Funding Falls Short
The Navy’s effort to upgrade its public shipyards is not sufficient, the government’s chief watchdog agency believes. In a Nov. …More
Size Is Biggest Factor in Annual Base Costs
The size of military installations – to include both population and square footage of building space – is the largest …More
AF Pilots Receive Distinguished Flying Cross Medals
Two Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots – Lt. Col. Tony “Crack” Roe and Maj. John “Sapper” Tice – were …More
Advanced Robot Improves EOD Troops’ Protection
Explosive Ordnance Demolition (EOD) soldiers should benefit from enhanced protection sometime next year, when they take delivery of the new …More
Veterans More Likely to Die From Opioids, Rural Care a Particular Challenge
Veterans are 1.5 times as likely to die from opioid related overdose than the general population, the Government Accountability Office …More
IG: U.S. Pullout Hinders Syria Stability
The withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria is emboldening the enemy and fostering instability in the region, according to a …More
Ryan: Lack of Long-Term Funding Hurts Readiness
Without adequate and sustained funding, the Army will continue to struggle with meeting operations commitments, modernizing, maintenance obligations and staying …More
AF Nixes Cannabidiol Oil Use
Airmen – and any other military and federal employees for that matter, are forbidden to use cannabidiol oil, otherwise known …More
