Study: Military, Civilian Pay Favorably Comparable
Enlisted service members are in the 84thpercentile of pay comparable to their civilian counterparts with similar education and ages, according …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersSchultz Outlines Need for More Cutters
The Coast Guard needs more national security cutters to protect U.S. interests and security in the Arctic, its senior-most officer …More
Report: Mattis Rejects Niger Probe
Defense Secretary James Mattis has rejected an internal probe of the 2017 ambush that left four special-operations soldiers dead. Army …More
Tyndall Could Be Home to F-35
The Air Force is considering the placement of as many as three F-35 Lightning II squadrons at Tyndall Air Force …More
Navy Researcher Wins Nobel Prize
Frances H. Arnold, a civilian scientific investigator who was trained by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), has won the …More
Efficient Power Sought for Miramar
The Marine Corps wants to explore micro-grid and other alternative energy sources to improve power consumption at its Miramar Air …More
VA Addresses GI Bill Payment Glitches
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a plan to address discrepancies in the way Veterans are paid housing benefits under …More
Army OKs Switch to Pinks and Greens
The Army approved the switch to a new service uniform, patterned after the World War II-era “pinks and greens.” The …More
Airman Honored for Saving Accident Victims
Air Force Maj. Justin Warner’s quick action in January saved the lives of a father and daughter whose vehicle had …More
Marines Seek Lighter Armor Plate
The Marine Corps is asking industry to come forward with ideas for a lightweight hard armor plate. In a Nov. …More
McCain Leaves Dry Dock
Seventeen months after it was involved in a collision with another ship that took the lives of 10 sailors, the …More
Veterans’ Advocates Sue Over Airline Safety
The Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) is suing the Department of Transportation (DOT), in hopes of triggering a rollback of …More
Admiral Found Dead in His Quarters
Vice Adm. Scott Stearney, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5thFleet, was found dead in his quarters …More
Hypertension Linked to Agent Orange
Vietnam War veterans who suffer from hypertension may have contracted the condition when they were exposed to the chemical defoliant …More
High Court Asked To Review Transgender Policy
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to review rulings by lower courts that have prevented the implementation of …More
IG: Little Evidence of Progress in Afghanistan Found
Despite the contention of senior military leaders and diplomats alike, there is little evidence to show that efforts to stabilize …More
Non-Deployable Soldiers Could Soon Face Separation
Soldiers who cannot deploy could face separation from the service sooner rather than later. Under a directive issued Nov. 15 …More
Navy Explores Zumwalt Class Gun Options
The Navy would like to place a suitable Advanced Gun System (AGS) on Zumwalt-class guided missile destroyers, Seapower magazine reported …More
Marine Corps Seeks Several New Technologies
The Quantico, Va.-based Marine Corps Rapid Capabilities Office has asked potential contractors to come forth with ideas that would directly …More
AF Wants Assurance That Ejection Seats Are Safe
The Air Force Human Systems Office wants assurances from industry that the next generation of ejection seats is safe. The …More
Commission: Disturbing Trends Erode U.S. Influence
U.S. political and military dominance is being eroded on a host of fronts, a panel of experts warns. “U.S. military …More
Sioux City Commissioned
The Navy commissioned its newest addition to the littoral combat ship (LCS) fleet — the Sioux City — during a …More
AMVETS: Fix VA Nursing Homes
AMVETS (American Veterans), the Maryland-based national veterans’ service organization, is calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to address significant …More
Bill Would Protect Vets from VA Pay Errors
Veterans who are overpaid because the Department of Veterans Affairs made mistakes in calculating their benefits would garner some protection, …More
Army To Screen Leadership Candidates
Soldiers who hope to become recruiters, drill sergeants, officers and sexual-assault counselors will have to pass a significantly tightened muster. …More
Tinker, Edwards Chosen as B-21 Support Bases
Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., and Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., will serve as support bases for the B-21 Raider …More
Retirees To Get 2.8-Percent Raise
Most military retirees and eligible beneficiaries will receive a 2.8-percent cost of living adjustment (COLA) on Jan. 1. This would …More
Lawmaker Wants Housing Hazards Fixed
Acting upon media reports of military housing in his and other states that are beset with a litany of health …More
Vets Advised About Postal Scams
Veterans should be wary of sales or charity pitches that sound too good to be true, the U.S. Postal Service …More
IG: No End of Iraq/Syria Instability in Sight
Despite victories on every front against Islamic State fighters in Iraq and Syria, it could take “years, if not decades” …More
