Need for Convalescent COVID-19 Plasma Persists
Service members, family members and other beneficiaries of the military health-care system who have fully recovered from COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) …More
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An Air Force invention that kills toxins on contact will soon become available commercially. The invention, which was patented in …More
Navy Cancels Fall E-4 Exams
Advancement-eligible E-3 seamen will not be able to take fall E-4 exams. The Navy has canceled all such tests for …More
Bass Sworn in as CMSAF
JoAnne S. Bass is the first female and Asian airman to serve as the Air Force’s senior enlisted leader, taking …More
Marine Corps Clamps Down on Crypto Mining on Gov Computers, Other Apps
Marines can no longer install Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency mining tools on government-owned computers. The ban also applies to gaming, …More
Soldiers To Get New Uniforms Soon
Distribution of the new Army Greens Service Uniform has begun. The service expects to meet its deadline next spring for …More
Oversight of State Vets’ Homes Scrutinized
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) should do more to ensure delivery of quality care to residents of state veterans’ …More
Space Force Publishes Its First Doctrine
The Space Force has published its first doctrine, reflecting the concept of space as a potential warfighting domain. “Agility, innovation …More
Help Finding Child Care
Military parents now have another resource for finding child care. The Defense Department announced Aug. 10 that it is creating …More
Halt of Transfer of Hospitals to DHA Urged
The top civilian and military leaders of the armed services are asking Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper to stop the …More
Marines Seek Next-Gen Shoulder-Fired Rocket
The Marine Corps is asking industry to come forward with ideas for the next-generation shoulder-fired rocket system. The Army moved …More
St. Louis, Newest LCS, Joins Fleet
In a ceremony that remained private because of COVID-19 concerns, the Navy commissioned its latest littoral combat ship (LCS) – …More
Quick Action Taken To Develop Masks
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (CCDC SC) has been designing and testing …More
Report Details Challenges Posed by Chinese Naval Modernization
While the Navy is working to counter a more formidable Chinese Navy and aggressive stance, Congress must determine if the …More
COVID-19 Plasma Donors Sought
Patients of the Military Health System who have recovered from COVID-19 are being asked to donate plasma for treating critically …More
Pentagon Shifts to Data-Centric IT Security Model
The Pentagon’s primary data-management office is embarking on a plan to provide the highest possible level of data-transmission security. The …More
Army Guard Realigns
The Army National Guard is undertaking a key reorganization of its assets in order to better support the National Defense …More
AF Authorizes Pants for Female Mess Dress Unis
Female airmen now can wear pants with their mess dress uniform. The change, as articulated in an exception-to-policy memorandum, also …More
Significant Europe Reorganization Planned
Roughly 11,900 U.S. troops would be moved to locations in other NATO countries and U.S. installations from Germany, under a …More
DoDEA Schools To Open Doors, with Some Opting for Virtual Attendance
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools are set to open for the 2020-2021 academic year on location, giving parents …More