Female Airman Earns Ranger Tab
Chelsey Hibsch, an Air Force first lieutenant, became the first female airman to earn an Army Ranger tab. Hibsch, a …More
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Enter your email to subscribe free!Navy Sponsors Research on the Next Armored Recon Vehicle
As the Navy and Marine Corps move forward in development of the Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV), the Office of Naval …More
House To Probe Troubles at VA Medical Facilities
Spurred by reports of faulty care at facilities in Arkansas and West Virginia, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee will hold …More
Citizenship for Some Children Redefined
Certain dependent children of U.S. service members would not necessarily qualify as U.S. citizens as of Oct. 29. The directive …More
Dunford: ‘Conditions’ Would Determine Afghan Withdrawal
Any plan to set U.S strength in Afghanistan at 8,600 troops would hinge upon “conditions” in the country, rather than …More
TRICARE Open Season Approaches
TRICARE Open Season begins Nov. 11 and ends Dec. 9. During that time, eligible beneficiaries can: * Stay in their …More
White Paper Raises Questions About ’20 Defense Budget
While the Trump administration’s proposed $738 billion defense-spending budget for 2020 would mark the fifth consecutive year of increase, questions …More
Competitors for New Squad Vehicle Chosen
The Army has selected three companies to develop prototypes of the new infantry squad vehicle. The Aug. 23 move brings …More
Navy To Upgrade Dry Docks
The Navy plans to upgrade two dry docks, in order to accommodate Ford-class aircraft carriers. The U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) …More
Nursing Mothers Get Space
Nursing airmen will have a place to feed their infants. In a directive dated Aug. 15, the Air Force has …More
Milcon Money Diverted to Fund Border Wall
The Trump administration announced plans Sept. 3 to divert $3.6 billion in military construction funding to fund the building of …More
Gilday Succeeds Richardson as CNO
Adm. Mike Gilday succeeded Adm. John Richardson as Chief of Naval Operations during an Aug. 22 ceremony at Washington Navy …More
AMVETS Elects First Female Commander
AMVETS, the veterans’ service organization, has elected Jan Brown as its National Commander. Brown becomes the first female to head …More
Ballistic Missile Interceptor Program Ended
The Pentagon has dropped its plan to redesign the warheads on its ballistic missile interceptors. The web-based news site Motley …More
Budget Cuts Affect DODEA Schools
The reduction of 300 teaching positions is putting strains on Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools around the world, …More
