CNO Focuses on Readiness, Capabilities, Capacity
As the Navy moves toward a 355-vessel fleet within the next 10 to 12 years, its senior-most officer is committed …More
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Army Pushes Back Against Vaccine Misconceptions
The Army is making a concerted effort to convince the ranks that Covid-19 vaccines are safe. The Association of the …More
Space Command Outlines Intel Driven Priorities
Garnering good intelligence is key to understanding the enemy, the commander of U.S. Space Command’s Combined Force Space Component Command …More
Vaccine Eligibility Expanded at DoD Sites
All eligible and authorized TRICARE beneficiaries and Defense Department personnel can now get vaccinated for Covid-19 at DoD sites. Those …More
Commandant Outlines Force-Redesign Challenges
A year and a half into an ambitious 20-year plan to reshape itself, the Marine Corps plans to continue shutting …More
Army Encouraged by Housing Survey Results
More residents are satisfied with their Army housing, according to an independent survey conducted earlier this year. Soldiers and their …More
Kendall Nominated as Next AF Secretary
President Biden nominated Frank Kendall to serve as the next Secretary of the Air Force. If confirmed by the Senate, …More
Navy Certifies 1st Female Steam Plant Inspector
Chief Machinist’s Mate (SW/AW) Mayra Hudgens is the Navy’s first female certified steam generating plant inspector (SGPI). Hudgens, who works …More
GAO: Better Suicide-Prevention Process, Definitions Needed
The armed services should establish a clearer process for assessing the effectiveness of suicide-prevention programs, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) …More
White House Unveils ’22 Pentagon Discretionary Spending Plan
A proposed $715 billion in discretionary defense spending for 2021 will include provisions intended to enhance readiness among the force …More
Investigative Process Overhaul in Response to Fort Hood Incidents
Responding to the spate in recent years of attacks and deaths of soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, the Army is …More
Covid-19 Vaccinations Opened to All
All service members and beneficiaries 16 or older now can receive vaccinations for Covid-19 at military treatment facilities. The Moderna …More
Bill Would Extend Navy Readiness Inspections
A bipartisan bill introduced in the House would require the Navy to continue conducing readiness inspections on ships. If passed, …More
AF Chief: Address Diversity Issues Now or Pay Later
Gen. Charles Q. Brown, the Air Force chief of staff, believes the service is at a crossroads. Address and resolve …More
Vaccination Appointment Portal Available
Beneficiaries of military medical care now can schedule appointments to receive Covid-19 vaccines online without creating an account. The Defense …More
Navy Chief: Vaccine Hesitancy Concerning
While buoyed by the facts that less than one quarter of the fleet has tested positive for Covid-19 of recent …More
Guardians: Space Force Organizational Structure Debuts
The Space and Missile Systems Center (SMC) at Los Angeles Air Force Base, California, will become the headquarters of the …More
Wormuth Would Become First Female Army Secretary
President Biden nominated Christine Wormuth to serve as Secretary of the Army. Should Wormuth be confirmed by the Senate, she …More
Army Updates Uniform Regs
Soldiers now can wear optional insignia and accoutrements on their Class B uniform, and the tropical-dress variation of their Army …More
Phased Elimination of SBP Offset Underway
The plan to eliminate the dollar-for-dollar offset of Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) payments to surviving spouses who receive Dependency and …More
