Housing Surveys Show Areas of Dissatisfaction
Respondents to two Army surveys of government-owned and private housing largely expressed displeasure with several key aspects. The Association of …More
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The Air Force wants to know how its female members feel about their maternity uniforms. In the coming days, the …More
Unmanned Helo Now Operational
The Navy has declared that the MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopter has achieved initial operational capability. “The milestone is a …More
Esper Confirmed as SecDef; Milley in as JCS Chair
The Senate confirmed Mark T. Esper as Secretary of Defense. The 90-8 vote took place on July 23, U.S. Naval …More
AR Weapons Training Advances
The Army and Navy are working jointly with industry to employ augmented reality (AR) in weapons training. The latest system, …More
Marines, Sailor Implicated in Smuggling Operation
Eighteen Marines and one sailor from Camp Pendleton, Calif., are being held as military and federal law-enforcement officials probe their …More
Research Into Burn Pit Exposure Expands
Veterans of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan should have a greater chance of proving that exposure to toxins in burn …More
Marine Unit First To Get JLTV
The 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines, 2ndMarine Division became the first Marine Corps unit to take delivery of the Joint Light …More
Commandant Outlines Vision
Within days after taking the oath as the 38thcommandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David H. Berger came forward with …More
White Paper: More Should Be Done for Families
The network of official agencies and organizations within the Pentagon that is responsible for taking care of military families is …More
Army Tests Navy’s Laser Weapons
The Army wants to mount the Navy’s 100-kilowatt laser weapon on its medium tactical vehicles. The weapon could add significant …More
AF Issues Request for Proposals for ICBM Replacement
The Air Force has issued a request for proposals (RFP) to replace the nation’s aging Ground Based Strategic Deterrent intercontinental …More
Navy Scientists Build Safer Lasers
Researchers at the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have developed an improved process that could lead to production of useable lasers …More
Vets Hold Trump in Higher Regard Than Civilians Do
Veterans hold President Trump in higher regard than the overall U.S. population, according to a recent survey conducted by the …More
House Passes 2020 Defense-Spending Bill
The House passed its version of the defense-spending bill for fiscal year 2020, which begins Oct. 1. The vote on …More
Berger Succeeds Neller as Commandant
Gen. David H. Berger succeeded Gen. Robert B. Neller as commandant of the Marine Corps during a July 11 ceremony …More
Three-Star Nominated as Next CNO
President Trump nominated Vice Adm. Michael Gilday as successor to Adm. John Richardson as chief of naval operations. Gilday becomes …More
Agent Orange Presumption Expanded
More so-called Blue Water Navy veterans who now are sick because they were exposed to the defoliant Agent Orange during …More
Spencer Acting SecDef; Esper Nomination Pends
Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer became acting defense secretary June 15, as the Senate began the formal process of confirming …More
Radar Mods for B-52s OK’d
The Air Force selected Raytheon Company to provide modernized radars for the service’s fleet of B-52 Stratofortress bombers. Initial production …More
Congress Faces FFG(X) Decisions
Congress must address a host of issues before it approves the Navy’s plan to build 20 new guided-missile frigates, the …More
Moran Withdraws Name from CNO Nomination
Adm. Bill Moran has withdrawn his name from nomination to serve as the next chief of naval operations. The U.S. …More
Army Tweaks Design of New Uniforms
As the Army moves forward with the switch to so-called “pink and green” uniforms that resemble those worn during World …More
Marines To Get Improved UAS
The Marine Corps will gain added surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities, in the form of new unmanned aerial vehicles. Seapower magazine …More
Action on Post-9/11 GI Bill Delayed
The Pentagon is holding off on a plan to implement new restrictions on Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits. The change …More
Soldier Tapped as Next JSOC Senior Enlisted Advisor
Command Sgt. Maj. Craig Bishop has been named as the next senior enlisted advisor for the Fort Bragg, N.C.-based Joint …More
UAVs Moved to Romania
The Air Force has deployed an unspecified number of MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicles to Romania and Poland. Air Force …More
VA To Allow Certain Religious Symbols
Veterans, families and Department of Veterans Affairs employees now can wear and display certain religious symbols. The department recently updated …More
Senate Passes ’20 Defense-Spending Bill
Service members would receive a 3.1-percent pay raise on Jan. 1, under the 2020 defense-spending bill the Senate approved June …More
Unresolved Issues Hinder JLTV Full Production
While all troops should have the opportunity to benefit from the protection the JLTV (Joint Light Tactical Vehicle) provides, key …More
