Grinston Becomes SMA
Michael Grinston became the 16thSergeant Major of the Army (SMA) during an Aug. 9 ceremony. Grinston, a 31-year veteran, assumed …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersMarines Ready To Deploy JLTV
The first Marine Corps units are starting to receive the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), the replacement for the Humvee. …More
CG Commandant Nixes Legal Pot Use
Despite the national movement toward decriminalization and outright legalization of marijuana use, Adm. Karl L. Schultz, the Coast Guard commandant, …More
Former Official: Navy Fitness Standards Must Change
The Navy needs to address the fact that too many sailors and potential cannot meet minimal fitness standards, a former …More
AF Stand-Down Addresses Suicide
The Air Force has ordered a stand-down from training to address the high rate of suicides among the ranks. Numerous …More
Army Awards Laser-Weapon Contract
The Army took a major step toward fielding its first laser weapon system, awarding a $203 million contract to Northrop …More
Space Command Launch Imminent
The U.S. Space Command is weeks away from its launch. Navy Vice Adm. David Kriete, deputy commander of U.S. Strategic …More
U.S. Withdraws from Intermediate Range Nuclear Weapons Treaty
Citing Russia’s failure “to comply with its obligations,” Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper announced that the U.S. is withdrawing from …More
AI Can Predict Serious Illness
The Department of Veterans Affairs and a company called DeepMind Health have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can …More
Housing Surveys Show Areas of Dissatisfaction
Respondents to two Army surveys of government-owned and private housing largely expressed displeasure with several key aspects. The Association of …More
AF Seeks Input on Maternity Uniforms
The Air Force wants to know how its female members feel about their maternity uniforms. In the coming days, the …More
Unmanned Helo Now Operational
The Navy has declared that the MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter has achieved initial operational capability. “The milestone is a …More
Esper Confirmed as SecDef; Milley in as JCS Chair
The Senate confirmed Mark T. Esper as Secretary of Defense. The 90-8 vote took place on July 23, U.S. Naval …More
AR Weapons Training Advances
The Army and Navy are working jointly with industry to employ augmented reality (AR) in weapons training. The latest system, …More
Marines, Sailor Implicated in Smuggling Operation
Eighteen Marines and one sailor from Camp Pendleton, Calif., are being held as military and federal law-enforcement officials probe their …More
Research Into Burn Pit Exposure Expands
Veterans of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan should have a greater chance of proving that exposure to toxins in burn …More
Marine Unit First To Get JLTV
The 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2ndMarine Division became the first Marine Corps unit to take delivery of the Joint Light …More
Commandant Outlines Vision
Within days after taking the oath as the 38thcommandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger came forward with …More
White Paper: More Should Be Done for Families
The network of official agencies and organizations within the Pentagon that is responsible for taking care of military families is …More
Army Tests Navy’s Laser Weapons
The Army wants to mount the Navy’s 100-kilowatt laser weapon on its medium tactical vehicles. The weapon could add significant …More
