Army Seeks High-Tech Uniforms
The Army wants uniforms that can help soldiers identify one another in obscured situations, while also preventing enemy elements from …More
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VA: Bed Capacity Increases
The Department of Veterans Affairs has increased bed capacity in its medical treatment facilities, to meet demands brought on by …More
Army Explores Return to Collective Training
Army leadership is taking steps to return to collective training, to include implementing as many safety measures as possible. “We’re …More
Reserve Component TRICARE Eligibility Clarified
National Guard and Reserve members who participate in TRICARE who have been called up to serve during the COVID-19 pandemic …More
IG Can’t Get Data on Attacks
The watchdog agency in charge of monitoring the progress of operations in Afghanistan does not have access to key data. …More
Proposed Bill Would Waive Copays During Pandemic
Service members, their families and eligible retirees would not have to make copayments for prescription medications during national and public-health …More
Ramifications of Gunboat Attacks Addressed
Carrying out President Trump’s recent order to destroy Iranian gunboats could lead to far serious consequences, experts at the Carnegie …More
New Specialty Codes for AF Special Warfare Officers
Air Force Specialty Warfare Officers are getting a new specialty code. As of April 30, the change will affect all …More
Army Goggle Prototype Helps Quickly Detect Fever
An Army visual real-time training system is showing promise in a role neither the service nor its developers had imagined …More
TRICARE Limits Inhaler Refills
TRICARE beneficiaries with chronic asthma and other respiratory conditions will be limited to one inhaler prescription every 30 days, because …More
Copayments Waived for COVID-19 Testing
TRICARE also announced that in many instances, beneficiaries will not have to make copayments for certain COVID-19 testing and office …More
Marines Update Pregnancy Policy
Marines who are pregnant, or have just given birth or adopted a child would receive as much support as they …More
AF Seeks Flying Car
The Air Force is seeking ideas from industry, academia and investors that one day would lead to a revolutionary change …More
Plan for Spring Petty Officer Advancements Takes Shape
The Navy has formulated a plan to move forward with spring petty officer advancement cycles that had been placed on …More
VA Working with Treasury to Deliver Stimulus Checks
Veterans and certain survivors who already receive payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs can expect to get stimulus funds …More
IG: JEDI Contract Award Followed Procedure
The Pentagon’s inspector general found in a 313-page report that government officials followed “applicable law and acquisition standards” in awarding …More
Stop-Movement Extended; Hardship Pay for Lodging, Leave Accrual Authorized
The Defense Department has extended the Stop-Movement Order through June 30, as part of the continuing effort to thwart the …More
Marines Cancel PFT Requirement
The Marine Corps has canceled the physical fitness test (PFT) requirement for this half year. Gen. David H. Berger, the …More
Submarine Commissioned
The Navy commissioned the newest Virginia-class attack submarine April 18. With a typical formal ceremony out of the question due …More
Soldiers Will Continue To Train
The Army’s senior officer wants soldiers to continue to train and maintain readiness, while taking every possible precaution to avoid …More