AF Eases Extended-Deployment Burden
Active duty airmen facing extended deployments now can apply for advanced assignments as far as 16 months before the Report …More
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The Trump administration’s priorities, as spelled out in the fiscal year 2019 defense spending budget, would help accomplish four goals: …More
Report: Counter-Narcotics Effort in Afghanistan Ineffective
Even though the U.S. has spent more than $8 billion on efforts to thwart the opium cultivation and trade in …More
Vets in Need Could Get Better Legal Services
The Department of Veterans Affairs is joining with the Labor, Homeland Security, Justice and Defense departments, the Navy, and other …More
$22.1 Billion Appropriated for ’18 Intelligence
The Pentagon announced Oct. 30 that $22.1 billion has been appropriated for the Military Intelligence Program (MIP). The amount would …More
Contractor Accused of Discriminating Against Reservists
L3 Technologies, a major Pentagon contractor, offered a legal settlement for allegedly discriminating against employees who also serve in the …More
Marines Are Buying Better Body Armor
The Marine Corps has awarded a Michigan company with a $62.6 million contract to produce improved body armor. Marine Corps …More
‘Hack the Pentagon’ Expanded
The Pentagon extended contracts to three Silicon Valley firms, with the intent of expanding its “Hack the Pentagon” program. The …More
Panel To Tackle GI Bill Payment Delays
Alarmed at the delays in education-benefit payments to veterans, the chairman of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee is taking remedial …More
New Material Could Enhance Protection
Soldiers and vehicles alike could someday benefit from significantly better protection from enemy fire, thanks to a material composition under …More
Pilot Error Caused March Helo Crash
An HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter crashed earlier this year because the aircraft’s pilot misread navigation displays, an Air Force investigation …More
VA Prioritizes Claims for Hurricane Victims
Victims of Hurricanes Florence and Michael will receive priority in claims processing, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced. Based on …More
Up for a Navy Officer Promotion Board? Smile!
Navy officers who are being reviewed for advancement by officer promotion selection boards again will have to provide a full-length …More
Northrop Grumman To Coordinate Cyber Activities
Acting as the lead agency for the armed forces, the Air Force has selected Northrop Grumman to coordinate the Unified …More
AF Seeks Improved Helmet Design
AFWERX, the Air Force’s experimental initiative, is seeking ideas for improved fixed-wing aircrew helmets from the general public. The agency …More
2020 Defense Budget Could Be Smaller
The Defense Department is preparing two parallel budgets for fiscal year 2020, which begins Oct. 1, 2019. The Association of …More
New Fitness Test Focuses on Combat Readiness
When soldiers take the Army’s new physical fitness test, they will have to prove more than ever that they are …More
‘Fat Leonard’ Probe Leads to Another Conviction
Former Navy Cmdr. Troy Amundson became the latest of 33 defendants in the so-called “Fat Leonard” case to face prison …More
Input About T-6 Problems Sought
The Air Force wants to hear from students, instructors and service leadership in regards to physiological problems experienced while flying …More
High Year of Tenure Extended for Enlisted Airmen
Air Force senior airmen, staff sergeants and technical sergeants will see their high year of tenure extended, beginning next February …More
TRICARE Open Season Approaches
TRICARE, the military’s managed health-care plan, will conduct its annual open season Nov. 12-Dec. 10. At the same time, open …More
Wellness Grant Partnership Formed
Military, retiree and veteran families can apply for 50 $2,000 grants, aimed at helping them attain healthy lifestyles. The Delta …More
Navy Dedicates First UAS Squadron
The Navy commissioned its first unmanned aircraft system (UAS) squadron during an Oct. 18 ceremony at Patuxent River Naval Air …More
Study Could Lead to Better Treatment Protocols
A study conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, National Institutes of Health and the medical department at Stanford University …More
TRICARE: Compare ’19 Plans Now
TRICARE, the military’s managed health-care program, is urging beneficiaries to review their plans for dental and vision coverage before new …More
Harris Corp., L3 Announce Merger
Harris Corporation and L3 Technologies announced Oct. 16 that the two companies are merging, to create the nation’s sixth-largest defense …More
Poll: Support for Trump Fades Among Troops
President Trump’s approval rating among military members has declined during the past two years, according to a poll conducted by …More
Roadmap for New Combat Vehicle Outlined
As the Army plans for the future replacement for the M1 Abrams main battle tank, the M2/M3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle …More
Most F-35s Resume Flight Status
Now that inspections are complete, more than 80 percent of all F-35 Joint Strike Fighters that had been grounded are …More
Cybersecurity Gaps Revealed
The Defense Department needs to place a much greater emphasis on the cyber security of its most modern and expensive …More
