Air Force Updates Dress, Appearance Regs
Male airmen can now wear their hair at 2.5 inches – an increase of a half inch – under the …More
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Covid-19 Vaccinations to Become Mandatory for US Military
Citing the sharp rise in illnesses caused by the Covid-19 Delta variant, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has received …More
VA Appoints More Judges
Veterans who have cases pending before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) should see them resolved more quickly. The Department …More
House Panel Finalizes Defense Bill Markup; Would Address Base Contamination
Bases vulnerable to energy and weather damage would need to be hardened and better suited to survive, under a provision …More
Pursuing a Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Malpractice Claim
Every year, thousands of vets suffer from poor medical treatment they receive at VA hospitals or medical facilities. From medication …More
Senate Bill Would Change Court-Martial Process
The Senate version of the 2022 defense-spending bill contains a host of provisions that would alter the way certain court …More
Soldier To Receive Posthumous Medal of Honor
Army Sgt 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe will receive a posthumous Medal of Honor for his actions following a roadside bomb …More
DoD Considers Vaccine Mandate for Military Personnel
DoD is calling on all military and civilian personnel to attest as to their vaccination status for Covid-19. It’s not …More
Vaccines Mandated for all VA Medical Personnel
All Department of Veterans Affairs medical personnel – including physicians, dentists, podiatrists, optometrists, registered nurses, physician assistants, expanded-function dental auxiliaries …More
Senate To Approve 2.7 Percent Military Pay Raise for 2022
Service members and civilian Defense Department employees would receive a 2.7-percent pay raise on Jan. 1, under the Senate version …More
Action Needed To Prevent Tactical Vehicle Accidents
The Army and Marine Corps need to do more to cut down on accidents with tactical vehicles, according to the …More
Kendall Confirmed as AF Secretary
The Senate voted July 26 to confirm Frank Kendall as the 26th secretary of the Air Force. He succeeds John …More
Okinawa Marines, Sailors Granted Special Leave Accrual
Marines and sailors permanently stationed on Okinawa have been granted Special Leave Accrual of up to 120 days, effective until …More
Navy Graduates First Woman in Special Warfare Training Course
An unidentified female sailor has become the first woman to complete the Navy’s arduous special warfare training course (SWTC). The …More
Post To Reprimand Soldiers That Violated Mask Order
Unvaccinated soldiers stationed at Fort Knox, Kentucky who entered facilities there while unmasked will face punishment. Army Times reported July …More
Coast Guard Advised To Monitor Telework
While the Coast Guard took necessary steps to protect personnel during the Covid-19 pandemic, the service could do a better …More
Air Force Change of Station Bottleneck
Shortages in a wide range of supplies, goods and materials triggered by the Covid pandemic is wreaking havoc on permanent …More
Air Force to Offer Fitness Assessment Choices; Discontinue Waist Measurement
Sometime early next year, airmen will be offered five different fitness assessment alternatives. “We are moving away from the one-size-fits-all …More
GAO: Navy Needs to Improve Retention of Surface Warfare Officers
The Navy should take steps to improve retention of its surface warfare officers, according to the nation’s top watchdog agency. …More
Sexual Behavior and Your Military Career: Landmines to Avoid
Issues pertaining to sexual conduct involving adultery, internet sex crime, and other acts of alleged or purported sexual misconduct are …More
Army Leaders Voice Suicide Concerns
The Army’s top civilian and military leaders believe that while they are trying hard to get a handle on the …More
Soldier Makes Olympic Team Running in 116 Deg Heat
Competing and prevailing in 116-degree heat, Army Spec. Bernard Keter has earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic Track Team. …More
VA Extends Foreclosure, Eviction Moratoriums
Veterans who otherwise could face foreclosure or eviction because of the Covid-19 pandemic now will have more time to get …More
The Battle for Benefits – How to Upgrade Your Discharge and Obtain VA Benefits
Thousands of service members across all branches have been involuntarily separated from their military branch following misconduct that has resulted …More
Commanders No Longer To Prosecute Sexual Assaults
Following the recommendation of an independent review commission, Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III has relieved all commanders of the …More
Mask Requirement Relaxed; Delta Variant Challenge in Low-Vaccine Regions
Fully vaccinated service members and civilian DoD personnel no longer have to wear masks on military installations. The Association of …More
Research Aims to Enhance Battlefield Communication
Soldiers’ ability to communicate with each other effectively on the battlefield could be enhanced, under a research project now underway. …More
Marines Honored for Rescue During Okinawa Flood
Two Marines who helped bring dozens of U.S. and Okinawan citizens to safety during a flash flood were recognized on …More
Navy Has Highest Covid-19 Inoculation Rate
Some 77 percent of all Navy personnel have received at least one Covid-19 vaccination – the highest participation rate among …More
GAO: Service Members Often Waive Consumer Protections When Facing Deployment at Own Peril
Many service members are unaware of the myriad of ramifications they could face when signing waivers of consumer rights and …More
