Airman Saves Baby’s Life
Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Scott Crim’s quick reaction to a baby who had stopped breathing saved the child’s life. …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersArmy Tests Anti-Drone Grenade
The Army is testing a grenade-like projectile that should prove effective in neutralizing the presence of unwanted unmanned vehicles. According …More
Need for Icebreakers Explained
The Coast Guard wants new icebreakers to replace the two aging ones now in operation — the heavy Polar Star …More
USU, Columbia Study Grief
Researchers with the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) and Columbia University are conducting a joint study of …More
Seabees Deploy with 3D Printers
When systems that support operations by the 5th, 6th and 7th fleets break down, the Seabees who are deployed with …More
Arlington Revises ‘Full Military Honors’ Provisions
Holders of the Medal of Honor and former prisoners of war would be entitled to burial with full military honors …More
Marines ‘Print’ a Bridge
A Marine Corps unit successfully built a concrete bridge using additive manufacturing (3D printing). The Marines, attached to the Camp …More
Housing Improvements Sought
The Defense Department is actively seeking ways to improve the Military Privatization Housing initiative that has been on the books …More
GAO: AF Needs More Aircraft Maintainers
The Air Force needs to do more to retain the professionals who maintain the service’s aircraft, according to a Feb. …More
Health System Overhaul Takes Effect
The Military Health System is undergoing an overhaul that should affect delivery of health-care services for every beneficiary who uses …More
VA Expands Records Access for iPhone Users
Veterans who have Apple iPhones soon can gain easier access to their health records. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) …More
Soldier’s Honor Upgraded to DSC
Maj. Thomas Gordon Bostick, who was killed in action while placing himself in harm’s way to protect his troops, is …More
Army Expands Help for Families
Soldiers and their families soon should see improvements in several key areas relating to quality of life. The Association of …More
Airmen Honored
Six special-operations airmen received the Distinguished Flying Cross for their role in a January 2017 mission in Yemen. Air Force …More
Patient Wait Times at VA Improve
Patients are experiencing shorter waits for outpatient care at VA medical treatment facilities. Wait times at VA in 2017 were …More
Army Readies New Service Uniforms
Soldiers could begin receiving and wearing the new Army Service Uniform sometime this month. Stars and Stripes reported Feb 5 …More
Air Force Broadens Light-Attack Options
The Air Force is considering the purchase of commercially available aircraft to conduct future close-air support missions. National Defense magazine …More
Sexual Assaults Increased at Academies
There were 117 reported sexual assaults at the three military service academies during the 2017-18 academic year, according to a …More
Navy Vet Cleared To Use Experimental Medication
A former Navy aviator says that an experimental medication that has not yet been approved by the Food and Drug …More
Maintenance, Backup Flaws Hinder Readiness
Insufficient availability of backup aircraft is hindering Navy and Marine Corps readiness, according to the Defense Department Inspector General (IG). …More
Blue Water Vets Win in Court
Blue water veterans of the Vietnam War who believe they are now sick because of exposure to the chemical defoliant …More
Tax Bills Should Go Down
Service members and their families should expect to pay less in 2018 income taxes, due to several changes implemented by …More
Army Extends Parental Leave
Soldiers who are new parents now will be given more time off. Under a directive issued by Army Secretary Mark …More
AF Updates Enlisted Evaluation Policies
The policies that guide performance evaluations for active-duty, Reserve and National Guard airmen have changed. The service has said that …More
Marines Get Upgraded Night-Vision Goggles
Upgraded night-vision goggles are making their way to Marine Corps infantry units, providing both better capability and lighter weight. The …More
Report: ‘Fat Leonard’ Scandal Wreaked Havoc
The Navy’s ‘Fat Leonard’ scandal has led to a void in senior leadership and stalled the advancement of officers’ careers, …More
DoD Grappling with Climate Change
Climate change is posing significant risks to mission readiness, according to a white paper published this month by the Pentagon’s …More
Flaws at VA Executive Protection Division Found
The Executive Protection Division at the Department of Veterans Affairs operated ineffectively and without proper adherence to procedures under the …More
V-22 Maintenance Contract Awarded
The Boeing Company will provide “performance-based logistics and engineering support” for Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps variants of the …More
Bill Would Extend Benefits to Sick Blue-Water Navy Vets
A bill pending before the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee would require the Department of Veterans Affairs to treat blue-water Navy …More
