Military Experience Could Discourage Civilian Hirers
While the overall perception may suggest that those who serve in the military are heroes who deserve the nation’s gratitude, …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersArmy Experiments with Autonomous Quadruped Vehicle
Soldiers soon could move through hostile territory, accompanied by an autonomous vehicle that would carry the gear they need to …More
Bye-Bye, ‘Blueberry’ Cammies
The Navy has done away with the so-called “Blueberry” camouflage uniform. Stars and Stripes reported that the Type I Navy …More
Milley Sworn in as JCS Chairman; McCarthy as Army Secretary
Army Gen. Mark A. Milley was sworn in as the nation’s 20th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during …More
Expeditionary Strike Group Commander Fired
The Navy has relieved Rear Adm. Erik Ross of his post as commander, Expeditionary Strike Group Two (ESG-2). Vice Adm. …More
New Hiring Process for AF First Sergeants
Newly selected Air Force first sergeants will now move to their positions under a different hiring process. Those in the …More
Electronic PCS Vouchers Now Available
Sailors can now fill out and submit electronic voucher forms when they move to new duty stations. Through their MyPCS …More
End to HIV Discharges Sought
Two active-duty airmen who are HIV-positive asked a panel of three federal judges to overturn a Trump administration mandate that …More
Hypersonic Milestone Reached
In a controlled test, an Air Force research team achieved the highest thrust ever produced by a hypersonic engine in …More
Bill Would Provide Service Dogs to Vets with PTSD
Veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) would have service dogs provided to them through the Department of Veterans …More
Senate Panel Votes To Confirm McCarthy as Next Army Secretary
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted Sept. 18 to confirm Ryan McCarthy as the next secretary of the Army. The …More
Marine Corps Installations Recover from Dorian
Four mid-Atlantic Marine Corps installations say they are moving as quickly as possible to resume normal operations, in the aftermath …More
Unmanned Refueler Completes First Test Flight
The MQ-25 unmanned aerial refueler completed its first test flight during a Sept. 19 test at Boeing’s facilities in Mascoutah, …More
Restrictions Eased for Pregnant Airmen
The Air Force is easing certain restrictions for pregnant airmen. No longer will they need medical waivers to serve as …More
Change Could Affect Tuition Assistance Participation
Fewer commissioned officers would use the Pentagon’s tuition assistance program if Congress approves a proposal that would extend service commitments …More
Passengers, Cargo Barred from KC-46 Flights
The Air Force’s new KC-46 tanker will not carry cargo or passengers for the indefinite future. The service barred such …More
Coast Guard To Probe Fatal Tour Boat Sinking
The Coast Guard plans to convene a high-level investigation into the Sept. 2 fire and sinking of the commercial dive …More
Osprey Beset by Readiness Issues
Only four of every 10 V-22 Osprey tilt rotor aircraft can fly in combat operations, according to a Seapower magazine …More
New Marksmanship Course Tested
Soldiers at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, will begin testing a new combat-weapons qualifying course next month. The soldiers, attached to the …More
Navy Seeks Designs for Large Unmanned Surface Vessels
The Navy wants industry to submit ideas for prototype large unmanned surface vessels (LUSV). In the Sept. 5 request for …More
Army IG: Changes Needed for Privatized Housing
After conducting a thorough review of privatized housing on the service’s installations, the Army Inspector General identified a host of …More
Female Airman Earns Ranger Tab
Chelsey Hibsch, an Air Force first lieutenant, became the first female airman to earn an Army Ranger tab. Hibsch, a …More
Navy Sponsors Research on the Next Armored Recon Vehicle
As the Navy and Marine Corps move forward in development of the Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle (ARV), the Office of Naval …More
House To Probe Troubles at VA Medical Facilities
Spurred by reports of faulty care at facilities in Arkansas and West Virginia, the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee will hold …More
Citizenship for Some Children Redefined
Certain dependent children of U.S. service members would not necessarily qualify as U.S. citizens as of Oct. 29. The directive …More
Dunford: ‘Conditions’ Would Determine Afghan Withdrawal
Any plan to set U.S strength in Afghanistan at 8,600 troops would hinge upon “conditions” in the country, rather than …More
TRICARE Open Season Approaches
TRICARE Open Season begins Nov. 11 and ends Dec. 9. During that time, eligible beneficiaries can: * Stay in their …More
White Paper Raises Questions About ’20 Defense Budget
While the Trump administration’s proposed $738 billion defense-spending budget for 2020 would mark the fifth consecutive year of increase, questions …More
Competitors for New Squad Vehicle Chosen
The Army has selected three companies to develop prototypes of the new infantry squad vehicle. The Aug. 23 move brings …More
Navy To Upgrade Dry Docks
The Navy plans to upgrade two dry docks, in order to accommodate Ford-class aircraft carriers. The U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) …More
