DFAS Releases 2019 Tax Statement Schedule
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) has released the schedule for delivering 2019 income tax statements for service members, …More
Armed Forces News
Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersShipyard-Improvement Funding Falls Short
The Navy’s effort to upgrade its public shipyards is not sufficient, the government’s chief watchdog agency believes. In a Nov. …More
Size Is Biggest Factor in Annual Base Costs
The size of military installations – to include both population and square footage of building space – is the largest …More
AF Pilots Receive Distinguished Flying Cross Medals
Two Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots – Lt. Col. Tony “Crack” Roe and Maj. John “Sapper” Tice – were …More
Advanced Robot Improves EOD Troops’ Protection
Explosive Ordnance Demolition (EOD) soldiers should benefit from enhanced protection sometime next year, when they take delivery of the new …More
Veterans More Likely to Die From Opioids, Rural Care a Particular Challenge
Veterans are 1.5 times as likely to die from opioid related overdose than the general population, the Government Accountability Office …More
IG: U.S. Pullout Hinders Syria Stability
The withdrawal of U.S. forces from Syria is emboldening the enemy and fostering instability in the region, according to a …More
Ryan: Lack of Long-Term Funding Hurts Readiness
Without adequate and sustained funding, the Army will continue to struggle with meeting operations commitments, modernizing, maintenance obligations and staying …More
AF Nixes Cannabidiol Oil Use
Airmen – and any other military and federal employees for that matter, are forbidden to use cannabidiol oil, otherwise known …More
Esper: ‘Lack of Candor’ Led to SecNav’s Removal
Former Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer was fired because he failed to disclose details of a proposal he made with …More
Woman Passes Recon Marine Course
Lance Cpl. Alexa Barth became the first female Marine to pass the service’s challenging Basic Reconnaissance Course. Marine Corps Times …More
Telehealth Use on the Rise at VA
More veterans are turning to telehealth resources for their health-related concerns. The Department of Veterans Affairs reported that its health-care …More
Leadership, Cultural Issues Weigh Heavily Upon Airmen
Leadership, managing competing commitments and self-care issues top the challenges the Air Force community faces, according to a newly released …More
Soldiers Honored for Heroism During Shooting
Two California-based Army recruiters received the service’s highest award for heroism in a non-combat situation for their response during an …More
Commissary, PX, MWR Privileges To Expand
Veterans who hold Purple Heart medals, service-connected disabilities, spent time as prisoners of war, or are hold certain status as …More
Marine Corps Conducts Housing Survey
The Marine Corps began conducting a survey of base-housing residents Nov. 8, with the intent of determining where they are …More
Navy Exchange Offers Reduced-Interest Payment Plans
In an effort to attract shoppers at the early stages of their military careers, the Navy Exchange Service Command (NEXCOM) …More
New Vessel Will Honor Lawmaker
The Navy plans to a name a new Arleigh Burke-class destroyer after a lawmaker who championed the cause of national …More
Vets Gain Access to Records via iPhone App
Veterans who own Apple iPhones now can gain access to their VA health records through the new Health Records section …More
Bill Would Bar Deportation of Military Families
Military families who are not U.S. citizens would no longer face deportation, under a measure pending before the Senate. Sen. …More
