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
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersDunford: ‘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
Nursing Mothers Get Space
Nursing airmen will have a place to feed their infants. In a directive dated Aug. 15, the Air Force has …More
Milcon Money Diverted to Fund Border Wall
The Trump administration announced plans Sept. 3 to divert $3.6 billion in military construction funding to fund the building of …More
Gilday Succeeds Richardson as CNO
Adm. Mike Gilday succeeded Adm. John Richardson as Chief of Naval Operations during an Aug. 22 ceremony at Washington Navy …More
AMVETS Elects First Female Commander
AMVETS, the veterans’ service organization, has elected Jan Brown as its National Commander. Brown becomes the first female to head …More
Ballistic Missile Interceptor Program Ended
The Pentagon has dropped its plan to redesign the warheads on its ballistic missile interceptors. The web-based news site Motley …More
Budget Cuts Affect DODEA Schools
The reduction of 300 teaching positions is putting strains on Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) schools around the world, …More
GAO: More Attention to Physical Access Security Needed
The individual armed services should take steps to improve and better monitor the systems used to screen individuals who enter …More
AF Completes C-130 Inspections
The Air Force has completed inspections of 113 C-130 Hercules transport aircraft, clearing 112 of them to fly again. The …More
Army Offers Bonuses to Soldiers in Critical Skills
Soldiers with critical skills are being offered bonuses to stay in uniform. The Army is using a pool of more …More
VA Tightens Smoke-Free Policy
Following a June directive that forbade veterans and visitors from the use of tobacco products on its facilities, the Department …More
Space Command To Merge with NRO
The U.S. Space Command will work in tandem with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) as a single entity. Speaking at …More
Watchdog: Closer Eye on Travel Expenses Needed
While the Defense Department has taken steps to identify and prevent future occurrences of the reported $965.5 million it meted …More
Military Consumers Subject to Scams
Service members and their families all too often are easy targets for scammers, the Better Business Bureau believes. In a …More
Aussie Think Tank: U.S. Power in Pacific Wanes
U.S. strategic power in the Pacific theater is waning, experts from one of our key allied nations in the area …More
Low Readiness Beleaguers F-35
The fleet of F-35 Joint Strike Fighters (JSF) is operating at a fraction of its readiness, according to a report …More
Navy Gives Commanders More Training Leeway
Navy commanders now have greater leeway in determining which training their personnel would receive. New guidelines, set forth in an …More
Changes for Total Army Sponsorship Program
Soldiers and families should have a better shot at being connected with good sponsors when moving to new duty stations. …More
Ground Cruise Missile Tested
A ground-based cruise missile bearing a conventional payload was launched from San Nicolas Island, Calif., on Sunday, and successfully hit …More
New Sailors Could Get Fitness-Tracking Devices
Each Navy recruit who joins the service through the delayed entry program could find an additional item in the first …More
IG: Anti-ISIS Efforts in Philippines Continue
Tactics aimed at countering terrorist activities in the Philippines changed significantly in June, after a Filipino citizen carried out the …More
SOCOM Chief Calls for Ethics Review
Spurred by recent stories of misconduct involving Navy SEALs, the commander of all military commando units is ordering a comprehensive …More
Airman Receives Distinguished Flying Cross
A Kentucky Air National Guard pilot received the Distinguished Flying Cross during an Aug. 10 ceremony, for acting to prevent …More
Grinston Becomes SMA
Michael Grinston became the 16thSergeant Major of the Army (SMA) during an Aug. 9 ceremony. Grinston, a 31-year veteran, assumed …More
Marines Ready To Deploy JLTV
The first Marine Corps units are starting to receive the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), the replacement for the Humvee. …More
