Court Blocks Transgender Ban
A federal judge again has overturned President Trump’s decree that would bar transgender persons from military service. In a Dec. …More
Armed Forces News
Enter your email to subscribe free!Army To Issue Jungle Uniforms, Boots
Hawaii-based soldiers attached to the 25th Infantry Division will get new jungle uniforms and boots next month. The soldiers will …More
Cutter Christened
The Coast Guard christened the latest Legend-class National Security Cutter, the Midgett, during a Dec. 9 ceremony at Huntington-Ingalls Industries’ …More
Navy Offers Online Retirement-Separation Request Option
Sailors who wish to retire or leave the service will be able apply to do so online, using the service’s …More
Retired Flag Officers Call for Action on Guns
Sixteen retired flag-rank officers have written a letter to Congress, calling for lawmakers to enact legislation that would tighten the …More
TRICARE Online Enrollments Temporarily Frozen
TRICARE, the Defense Department’s managed health-care plan, is temporarily freezing enrollments. The agency will resume enrollments once its three regions …More
VA Stops Issuing New ID Cards
The Department of Veterans Affairs has temporarily stopped issuing new veterans’ identification cards, because the department cannot keep up with …More
Notion of UAS Capabilities Challenged
The Air Force’s contention that unmanned aerial systems are not suitable for use in contested environments is wrong, according to …More
Trump Seeks 1.2 Million Army End Strength
The Trump administration is calling for a total Army end strength of 1.2 million soldiers by 2022. According to the …More
Marines Adopt Uniform Changes
The Marine Corps has unveiled a series of uniform changes. Here are some details, according to an official service announcement: …More
Defense Bill To Contain Provisions for Families
The 2018 National Defense Authorization Act contains several provisions aimed at easing the burden borne by military families. Key points …More
House Passes Transplant Measure
Veterans would be able to receive organ donations from non-veterans, under a measure that cleared the House Nov. 7. The …More
Navy Awards Contract for Large Robotic Sub
The Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. $43.2 million to design and develop a long-range autonomous submarine. The watercraft, known …More
Chem-Bio Volunteers Eligible for Health Care
Soldiers who volunteered to take part in chemical-biological warfare tests while on active duty between 1942 and 1975 and became …More
Alcohol Use Banned on Okinawa
Following a Nov. 19 accident in which a U.S. service member killed a Japanese citizen, commanders in Okinawa issued a …More
