AF Releases 2nd IG Racial Disparity Review
The Air Force inspector general’s second review of racial disparity among and airmen and Space Force guardians has expanded to …More
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Navy OKs Medal for Civilian Casualties
The Navy has established a medal to be awarded to civilian employees who are killed or seriously hurt while performing …More
Marines Receive First UAV
The Marine Corps now has its first unmanned aerial vehicle. The service announced Sept. 9 that the UAV – an …More
Covid Vaccination Guidance Issued
Everyone who holds Defense Department credentialed recurring access (CRA) cards, and anyone else who wants to enter a DoD facility …More
AF Assessment Shows State-Level Help for Military Families
More states are increasing efforts to support military families, according to an assessment for 2021 released by the Department of …More
Advice for ‘Long Deployment Blues’ Offered
Taking more “Me Time” could help thwart long deployment blues, military health officials say. In a recent online letter to …More
Army Needs More Rail Crews
The Army’s 2015 decision to reduce its rail force structure to a single unit has led to a possible gap …More
Veterans Will Now Have Presumptive Conditions for Burn Pit Exposure
The VA has agreed to presume certain disabilities are linked to exposure to toxic fumes from burn pits. The VA …More
Services To Review DSC Awards
African American and Native American veterans who were awarded Distinguished Service Cross, Navy Cross and Air Force Cross medals for …More
GAO Recommends Clarifying Adoption Process for Service Members
Service members who wish to adopt or foster a child face a gauntlet of administrative hurdles, but often military families …More
The Army is Trying to Train Dogs to Detect Covid
Army scientists and academia are working together to determine if military dogs could be trained to detect Covid-19. The research …More
Bill Would Create Space Force National Guard
The House of Representatives is considering a measure calling for the establishment of a Space Force National Guard. Reps. Jason …More
USS Vermont Commissioned
The Navy commissioned its first Block IV Virginia-class submarine, named Vermont, during an Aug. 28 ceremony at Naval Submarine Base …More
AF Enhances Access to Continuing Education
Airmen and guardians can now sign up for classes related to job-mandated training, professional credentialing and licensing, through the service’s …More
Army To Update Cyber Ops Doctrine
The Army soon will introduce a new cyberoperations manual, which would focus upon what one service official calls “a more …More
Vaccination Order for Uniformed Personnel Only
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III’s decision to order all uniformed personnel to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for Covid-19 does …More
Ford Moves Closer to Deployment-Ready Status
The carrier Gerald R. Ford is a step closer to the date it can deploy and commence full operations. The …More
Spacecom Reaches Initial Operational Capability
U.S. Space Command has reached initial operational capability. “We were absolutely ready since day one,” Army Gen. James H. Dickinson, …More
Study Opportunities Expanded for Service Members Through University of Maryland
More service members can now pursue higher education through the University of Maryland system. The Defense Department awarded the school’s …More
Base Lawyers Can Help with Housing Issues
As the Defense Department moves forward with a plan to introduce a new universal housing lease for families who live …More
