Halt of Transfer of Hospitals to DHA Urged
The top civilian and military leaders of the armed services are asking Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper to stop the …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersMarines Seek Next-Gen Shoulder-Fired Rocket
The Marine Corps is asking industry to come forward with ideas for the next-generation shoulder-fired rocket system. The Army moved …More
St. Louis, Newest LCS, Joins Fleet
In a ceremony that remained private because of COVID-19 concerns, the Navy commissioned its latest littoral combat ship (LCS) – …More
Quick Action Taken To Develop Masks
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (CCDC SC) has been designing and testing …More
Report Details Challenges Posed by Chinese Naval Modernization
While the Navy is working to counter a more formidable Chinese Navy and aggressive stance, Congress must determine if the …More
COVID-19 Plasma Donors Sought
Patients of the Military Health System who have recovered from COVID-19 are being asked to donate plasma for treating critically …More
Pentagon Shifts to Data-Centric IT Security Model
The Pentagon’s primary data-management office is embarking on a plan to provide the highest possible level of data-transmission security. The …More
Army Guard Realigns
The Army National Guard is undertaking a key reorganization of its assets in order to better support the National Defense …More
AF Authorizes Pants for Female Mess Dress Unis
Female airmen now can wear pants with their mess dress uniform. The change, as articulated in an exception-to-policy memorandum, also …More
Significant Europe Reorganization Planned
Roughly 11,900 U.S. troops would be moved to locations in other NATO countries and U.S. installations from Germany, under a …More
DoDEA Schools To Open Doors, with Some Opting for Virtual Attendance
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools are set to open for the 2020-2021 academic year on location, giving parents …More
Commandant Cites Need for Extended Parental Leave
Marines need extended and more flexible parental leave, the Commandant, Gen. David Berger, believes. “Our parental leave policies are inadequate …More
TRICARE Dental Raises Annual Maximum
TRICARE Dental Program enrollees are getting an additional $300 in coverage this contract year (May 1, 2020-April 30, 2021), to …More
Soldier Honored for Stopping Active Shooter
Tennessee Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Patrick Shields received the Soldier’s Medal – the service’s highest honor for valor …More
Navy Approves Government Credit Card Use for PCS
Sailors now can use their Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) to pay for expenses incurred during PCS (permanent change of …More
Army Rolls out New Retro Uniforms at Ft. Knox
Soldiers at Fort Knox, Kentucky, are the first to be outfitted in the new Army Green Service Uniform – commonly …More
TRICARE Fees To Rise for Retirees
Some retirees will have to pay a monthly enrollment fee to retain their coverage under TRICARE, the Defense Department’s managed …More
SBP School Certification Simplified
Student beneficiaries of the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) now will have an easier time proving their eligibility. The Defense Finance …More
F-15EX Contract Awarded
The Air Force has awarded a $1.2 billion contract to Boeing, for development of the first eight F-15EX aircraft. Boeing …More
Navy League Outlines Plan for Maritime Dominance
The Navy should take five key steps in order to maintain maritime dominance, the Navy League of the United States …More
VA Suspends Collection on Benefit, Healthcare Debt
Veterans who are indebted to the Department of Veterans Affairs will not see their benefits checks diminished – for the …More
Naval Research Lab Faces Funding, Recruitment Hurdles
The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is severely underfunded and beset by poor infrastructure, according to a nearly two-year-old internal Navy …More
Army Looks to Recruit Online After Drop in Enlistment
Army officials are optimistic that a recent three-day push for new recruits will help achieve the goal of enlisting 10,000 …More
“More Inclusive” Air Force Dress, Appearance Regs Announced
The Department of the Air Force is adopting a set of “more inclusive” standards for airmen and Space Force members …More
Travel Restrictions Updated
The Pentagon has issued new guidelines that address travel restrictions during the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) pandemic. The changes apply to …More
Scientists Call for Curb of Canine Research
The use of dogs in research at Department of Veterans Affairs laboratories is unnecessary in most cases and should be …More
House Approves $732b Defense-Spending Bill
Besides calling for a 3-percent raise in basic pay on Jan. 1, the House version of the $732-billion 2021 defense-spending …More
Court Nixes Use of DoD Funds for Border Wall
The Trump administration erred in using Defense Department funds to build the wall along the border with Mexico, a three-judge …More
Space Force Organization Structure Finalized
The newly created Space Force will be organized under three echelons – field commands, deltas and squadrons – under a …More
Army Drops Photos from Officer Promotion Boards
Army officers who are candidates for promotion or selection no longer will provide photos. The service has decided to eliminate …More
