Air Force Extends Separation Decision Time for New Parents
Air Force and Space Force military-to-military couples now have more time after childbirth to make decisions about staying in uniform …More
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VA Adds to List of Presumptive Diseases
More veterans who have cancer because of exposure to airborne carcinogens while on active duty could qualify for service-connected disability …More
NEXCOM Pilot To Provide Maternity Uniforms
Pregnant sailors can get maternity uniforms that fit properly, under a pilot program now underway. The Navy Exchange Service Command …More
Austin Orders Closure of Hawaii Fuel-Storage Facility
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered the Navy to empty and permanently close the Red Hill bulk fuel-storage …More
McConville: Army is Ready
The Army has stationed some of its best units in Europe and stands ready to act if necessary, Chief of …More
Air Force Modifies Action Orders
The Air Force is tweaking its “Accelerate Change or Lose” Action Orders it issued in December 2020, to better reflect …More
Commandant Unveils New Rating, Name for Ice Breaker
The Coast Guard’s first polar security cutter is still in the planning stage, but it now has a name: Polar …More
Army Recruits Offered Choice of First Duty Station: Near or Far from Home
New Army recruits now can choose their first duty station. The change gives new soldiers the option of living as …More
GAO Questions Efficacy of New Littoral Combat Ship
The Navy has yet to show definitively that the littoral combat ship (LCS) can perform its mission as intended, according …More
Marines Activate First Littoral Regiment
The Marine Corps has activated its first regiment-level littoral communications company. The 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, which will be stationed …More
Non-Judicial Punishment: Captain’s Mast, Office Hours, Article 15
Under the Uniform Code of Military Justice Article 15, a Commander or Commanding Officer may give Non-Judicial Punishment to service …More
Plan for Hybrid Bradley Moves Forward
Army technology specialists and industry partners are moving forward with the effort to field a hybrid-powered Bradley fighting vehicle. During …More
Navy Operations Chief Calls for 500 Additional Ships
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday believes the Navy needs at least 500 ships in order to meet future …More
Air Force Ends Multi-Domain Warfare Officer Career Field
The Air Force is phasing out the Multi-Domain Warfare Officer career field. The active force, reserve and National Guard officers …More
Better Tracking of Military Skill-Transferal Programs Needed
The top federal watchdog agency recognizes that armed services have made headway in helping those who separate to transfer their …More
VA Issues Call for Blood Donations
With supplies stretched thin by the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking blood donors. The Roll …More
VA Updates Disabilities-Rating Schedule
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced plans to revamp its process for scheduling the way it rates respiratory, …More
VA Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers Now Eligible for Judicial Review
In a 2021 class-action lawsuit of Beaudette v. McDonough, brought by the National Veterans’ Legal Services Program (NVLSP), the United …More
Line of Duty Determinations: Why You Need Them and What to Do if You Don’t Have One
Getting injured in the military is a normal and accepted consequence of choosing to serve. In fact, finding a veteran …More
Army Initiates Climate-Change Strategy
The Army is undergoing a modernization plan aimed at mitigating the effects of climate change. The issue demands attention now, …More
Air Force Launches Revamped Evaluation System
A new evaluation system for officers and enlisteds in both the Air Force and Space Force took effect last month. …More
Marines Activate 1st Littoral Anti-Air Battalion
The Marine Corps activated its first littoral anti-air battalion (LAAB) during a Feb. 11 ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, …More
ONR To Bolster Littoral Unit, Vessel Safety
Navy light amphibious warships and the Marine Corps units they transport would become stealthier and thus safer, according to an …More
Naval Safety Command Established
The Naval Safety Center has a new name, reflecting a significant increase in importance. The Norfolk Naval Station, Virginia-based center …More
VA Changes Debt-Reporting Procedure
Veterans who owe money to the Department of Veterans Affairs will have a better chance to avoid having their debt …More
Better Combat Boot Fit for Army Women Sought
Researchers are working to determine if Army women need different boots than their male colleagues. “The goal … is to …More
IG Reports on Cost of Afghan Relocations to N.J. Base
The Department of Defense spent $626 million to relocate Afghan citizens to a New Jersey base before moving them to …More
RAND Studies Recruitment, Retention in Early Months of Pandemic
A RAND Corporation report has addressed recruiting and accessions during the pandemic’s first six months. The research team also studied …More
Defense Secretary Puts Focus on Civilian Casualty Avoidance
In the aftermath of numerous reports citing the infliction of harm upon civilians, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III …More
March ARB Chosen as Preferred KC-46A Home; Potential Delays
The Air Force has selected March Air Reserve Base, California, as the probable home for the KC-46A Pegasus multirole aerial …More
