More Sites Considered for Space Force HQ
The Air Force is expanding the number of locations under consideration to become the headquarters of the U.S. Space Force …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersNavy Seeks Trainer Jet Replacement
The Navy has begun the search for a replacement trainer jet aircraft. In a May 14 Request for Information (RFI) …More
$134m Protective-Gear Contract Awarded for VA
Health-care workers in 15,000 nursing homes across the nation either already have or will soon receive protective gear, under a …More
Navy Senior Enlisted Training Goes Virtual
The Navy Senior Enlisted Academy has been forced to move to a virtual environment and out of the classroom, due …More
SOCOM C4 Chief: Modernization Essential
With enemies increasingly using off-the-shelf technology to wage war, the need for better command, control, communications and computers (C4) has …More
Watchdog: F-35 Still Beset with Problems
The F-35 Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter program could miss its test schedule and not meet manufacturing leading practices standards, …More
AVR Acquisition Enters Next Phase
The Marine Corps is a step further in acquiring the next-generation Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV), to replace the aging Light …More
Army Seeks High-Tech Uniforms
The Army wants uniforms that can help soldiers identify one another in obscured situations, while also preventing enemy elements from …More
VA: Bed Capacity Increases
The Department of Veterans Affairs has increased bed capacity in its medical treatment facilities, to meet demands brought on by …More
Army Explores Return to Collective Training
Army leadership is taking steps to return to collective training, to include implementing as many safety measures as possible. “We’re …More
Reserve Component TRICARE Eligibility Clarified
National Guard and Reserve members who participate in TRICARE who have been called up to serve during the COVID-19 pandemic …More
IG Can’t Get Data on Attacks
The watchdog agency in charge of monitoring the progress of operations in Afghanistan does not have access to key data. …More
Proposed Bill Would Waive Copays During Pandemic
Service members, their families and eligible retirees would not have to make copayments for prescription medications during national and public-health …More
Ramifications of Gunboat Attacks Addressed
Carrying out President Trump’s recent order to destroy Iranian gunboats could lead to far serious consequences, experts at the Carnegie …More
New Specialty Codes for AF Special Warfare Officers
Air Force Specialty Warfare Officers are getting a new specialty code. As of April 30, the change will affect all …More
Army Goggle Prototype Helps Quickly Detect Fever
An Army visual real-time training system is showing promise in a role neither the service nor its developers had imagined …More
TRICARE Limits Inhaler Refills
TRICARE beneficiaries with chronic asthma and other respiratory conditions will be limited to one inhaler prescription every 30 days, because …More
Copayments Waived for COVID-19 Testing
TRICARE also announced that in many instances, beneficiaries will not have to make copayments for certain COVID-19 testing and office …More
Marines Update Pregnancy Policy
Marines who are pregnant, or have just given birth or adopted a child would receive as much support as they …More
AF Seeks Flying Car
The Air Force is seeking ideas from industry, academia and investors that one day would lead to a revolutionary change …More
Plan for Spring Petty Officer Advancements Takes Shape
The Navy has formulated a plan to move forward with spring petty officer advancement cycles that had been placed on …More
VA Working with Treasury to Deliver Stimulus Checks
Veterans and certain survivors who already receive payments from the Department of Veterans Affairs can expect to get stimulus funds …More
IG: JEDI Contract Award Followed Procedure
The Pentagon’s inspector general found in a 313-page report that government officials followed “applicable law and acquisition standards” in awarding …More
Stop-Movement Extended; Hardship Pay for Lodging, Leave Accrual Authorized
The Defense Department has extended the Stop-Movement Order through June 30, as part of the continuing effort to thwart the …More
Marines Cancel PFT Requirement
The Marine Corps has canceled the physical fitness test (PFT) requirement for this half year. Gen. David H. Berger, the …More
Submarine Commissioned
The Navy commissioned the newest Virginia-class attack submarine April 18. With a typical formal ceremony out of the question due …More
Soldiers Will Continue To Train
The Army’s senior officer wants soldiers to continue to train and maintain readiness, while taking every possible precaution to avoid …More
AF Postpones WAPS Testing
The Air Force is postponing Weighted Airman Promotion System WAPS) testing through at least May 11, as part of the …More
DoD Issues Guidance on Pay, Benefits Flexibilities Related to COVID-19
The Pentagon has identified certain pay and benefits flexibilities available to military commanders that can be used to mitigate risks …More
Army Contest Aimed at Developing Portable Ventilators
The Army has asked “innovators across the nation” to come forward with concept prototype ventilators, as part of the effort …More
