VFW Emphasizes Seriousness of Brain Injuries Following Trump Comments
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has criticized comments made by President Trump following a missile attack by Iran on …More
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Polar Star, Ice Breaking Cutter, Arrives in Antarctica
The cutter Polar Star, the Coast Guard’s last remaining, commissioned heavy icebreaker, arrived at McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Jan. 22 for …More
Childcare, Spouse Re-Licensing Relief Upon Move to New Duty Station
Soldiers and their families will be able to get help covering child-care costs when they move to new duty stations. …More
Tanker Availability Hinders Readiness
The lack of availability of the new KC-46 Pegasus aerial refueling tanker is creating a “ripple effect” that threatens readiness, …More
Army Sec Wary of Pace of Health Care-Consolidation
Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy believes the effort to consolidate all military medical activities into one organization is happening too quickly …More
Lawmaker Blasts Military Health System Over Medical Record Security
A key lawmaker wants the chief of military health to explain why the medical records of “a significant number of …More
Analysis: Cash Compensation Could Outweigh Existing Benefits
Paying service members in cash could provide better incentives for recruitment and retention than the existing system of benefit programs, …More
Frigate Contract Would Lead to Shipyard Upgrade
Fincantieri Marinette Marine would embark on a significant upgrade and expansion of its shipyards if awarded the contract for the …More
AF To Offer Diagnostic Assessments
The Air Force wants to help airmen comply with new fitness standards. As the service reviews the related guidance it …More
VA Relaxes Rules for Religious Organizations
Religious social-services organizations could operate at Department of Veterans Affairs facilities under the same guidelines as those followed by non-sectarian …More
2020 CONUS COLA Rates Announced
Roughly 3,300 of the 3,800 service members stationed at stateside installations (CONUS) will receive more money to cover living expenses …More
Incoming Soldiers to Receive Personality Tests
New Army recruits now will face another test when they join. The service is administering a Tailored Adaptive Personality Assessment …More
Contract for Navy Helo Trainer Awarded
Beginning later this year, future Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard rotary and tiltrotor aviators will learn their trade on …More
Air Force Has DoD’s First Female Muslim Chaplain
Air Force 2nd Lt. Saleha Jabeen became the service’s – and the Defense Department’s – first female Muslim chaplain during …More
GI Bill Transferability Requirements Tweaked
Service members who serve more than 16 years and meet eligibility requirements can now hold on to the option to …More