DAV Asks Presidential Candidates Specific Questions
The Disabled American Veterans sent President George W. Bush and Sen. John F. Kerry three broad groups of questions and …More
Armed Forces News
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To aid in recruiting for fiscal 2005, the Army National Guard is seeking permission from the Defense Department to “stabilize” …More
Guard Will Miss Enlistment Goal
The Army National Guard will miss its fiscal 2004 enlistment goal of 56,000 by about 5,000 soldiers, said Brig. Gen. …More
Coast Guard Authorizes HDIP for Boarding Crews
On August 1, 2004, the Coast Guard authorized Hazardous Duty Incentive Pay for certain Visit, Board, Search and Seizure (HDIP-VBSS) …More
DoD Approves Operation Blue to Green
The Defense Department announced July 29 that Sailors and Airmen are now able to “Go Army” under a program intended …More
TMC Posts NDAA Priorities
The Military Coalition, a group of 35 organizations representing veterans, military retirees, and other military interests, has sent letters to …More
Birthday Greetings to the Coast Guard
The staff of Armed Forces News sends a hearty congratulations to the U.S. Coast Guard on the occasion of its …More
Federal Long Term Care Program Offers Pre-need Services
Very few of those who enroll in the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program know what long-term care is and …More
Court: Chaplain Selection Boards Like All Others
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has upheld laws that place promotion selection board members …More
Questions for Candidates (see previous item)
Mandatory Funding for VA Health Care: Do you support a fundamental change in the manner VA health care is funded? …More
RCs Can Seek Medical, Dental Reimbursement
Certain National Guard and reserve members with receipts for medical and dental bills may now seek reimbursement from Tricare, military …More
DoD Floats Military Widows Tax Dodge
The Defense Department has sent an
Army Cuts Recruit Training Deferments
To meet its fiscal 2004 recruiting goals, the Army has begun training recruits immediately instead of deferring their entry until …More
Army Hits Retention Mark
The active Army is at 100 percent mission accomplished of its retention rate for the third quarter, said Brig. Gen. …More
AF Senior NCO Promotion Video Demystifies Boards
Air Force personnel officials have a new video to shed light on the inner workings of senior enlisted promotion boards. …More
