Suit Asks Court To Overturn Vaccine Mandate
Two service members are challenging in court the Defense Department’s Covid-19 vaccination mandate. In their lawsuit, Army Staff Sgt. Daniel …More
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Pentagon Approves Temporary Hike in Housing Allowance
Service members who are feeling the bite of higher housing costs in certain locations could soon get some relief. The …More
AF Manpower Nominee Promises Focus on Diversity
The man who would be the Air Force’s top civilian manpower official promises that if he is confirmed, he would …More
VA Seeks To Offer Benefits To Some Bad-Paper Vets
Veterans who received bad conduct discharges because of homosexuality could soon qualify for full benefits. The Department of Veterans Affairs …More
Heavy-Lift Helo Ready for Marines
The Marine Corps is expected to take delivery of the newest heavy-lift helicopter. Sikorsky aircraft marked completion of the CH-53K …More
Navy College Program Goes All-Virtual
The Navy College Program will start moving to fully virtual platforms on Oct 1. The transition to the Navy Virtual …More
Soldiers To Get Help with Housing Costs
The Army is moving forward to provide help soldiers for who are feeling the cost-of-living crunch brought on by the …More
Gen Z: Report Looks at Shared Force Management Challenges for US, China
Despite the disparate cultural and political natures of each country, the U.S. and Chinese armies face similar recruiting and retention …More
Navy Inoculations Hit 80 Percent
More than 80 percent of all Navy personnel have been vaccinated for Covid-19, as of mid-September 2021. “We feel like …More
Marines Honored for Valor in Firefight
Five Marine Raiders were honored for valor they displayed during a March 8, 2020 firefight in northern Iraq. Four received …More
Space Force Uniforms Debut with Sci-Fi Vibe
The Space Force’s prototype service dress uniforms have arrived. Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond, the Chief of Space Operations, introduced …More
How to Protect Your Military Career from a Failed Drug Test
If you are in the military, there is no doubt you have heard the term “zero tolerance” when it comes …More
Military Sexual Assault Investigation Offices Established
The armed services are creating separate offices dedicated to investigating incidents of sexual assault and harassment. The move, predicated by …More
Army Sets December 15 as Vaccination Deadline; Reserves Have until June 30
All active-duty soldiers must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 by Dec. 15. Reserve-component soldiers must receive the inoculations by next …More
AF Releases 2nd IG Racial Disparity Review
The Air Force inspector general’s second review of racial disparity among and airmen and Space Force guardians has expanded to …More
Navy OKs Medal for Civilian Casualties
The Navy has established a medal to be awarded to civilian employees who are killed or seriously hurt while performing …More
Marines Receive First UAV
The Marine Corps now has its first unmanned aerial vehicle. The service announced Sept. 9 that the UAV – an …More
Covid Vaccination Guidance Issued
Everyone who holds Defense Department credentialed recurring access (CRA) cards, and anyone else who wants to enter a DoD facility …More
AF Assessment Shows State-Level Help for Military Families
More states are increasing efforts to support military families, according to an assessment for 2021 released by the Department of …More
Advice for ‘Long Deployment Blues’ Offered
Taking more “Me Time” could help thwart long deployment blues, military health officials say. In a recent online letter to …More
Army Needs More Rail Crews
The Army’s 2015 decision to reduce its rail force structure to a single unit has led to a possible gap …More
Veterans Will Now Have Presumptive Conditions for Burn Pit Exposure
The VA has agreed to presume certain disabilities are linked to exposure to toxic fumes from burn pits. The VA …More
Services To Review DSC Awards
African American and Native American veterans who were awarded Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross and Air Force Cross medals for …More
GAO Recommends Clarifying Adoption Process for Service Members
Service members who wish to adopt or foster a child face a gauntlet of administrative hurdles, but often military families …More
The Army is Trying to Train Dogs to Detect Covid
Army scientists and academia are working together to determine if military dogs could be trained to detect Covid-19. The research …More
Bill Would Create Space Force National Guard
The House of Representatives is considering a measure calling for the establishment of a Space Force National Guard. Reps. Jason …More
USS Vermont Commissioned
The Navy commissioned its first Block IV Virginia-class submarine, named Vermont, during an Aug. 28 ceremony at Naval Submarine Base …More
AF Enhances Access to Continuing Education
Airmen and guardians can now sign up for classes related to job-mandated training, professional credentialing and licensing, through the service’s …More
Army To Update Cyber Ops Doctrine
The Army soon will introduce a new cyberoperations manual, which would focus upon what one service official calls “a more …More
Vaccination Order for Uniformed Personnel Only
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III’s decision to order all uniformed personnel to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for Covid-19 does …More
