Light-Attack Experimental Flights Suspended
The Air Force suspended all Light Attack Experiment flights July 3, in the aftermath of the death of a test …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersPoll Shows Confidence in Military
The military came out on top of a list of societal institutions garnering the most confidence by U.S. citizens this …More
TRICARE Offers Advice for Travelers
TRICARE, the military’s managed health-care plan, is urging beneficiaries to include health matters when they plan vacation travel this summer …More
Senate Panel Approves Wilkie as Next VA Secretary
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee approved by voice vote the nomination of Robert Wilkie to serve as the next Secretary …More
Blended Retirement Reminder
As the Blended Retirement System (BRS) marks its first half year of existence, the services are reminding their members that …More
West Point Gets New Superintendent
The U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., swore in Lt. Gen. Darryl A. Williams as the school’s 60thsuperintendent, during …More
VA Will Text Appointment Reminders
Veterans can receive text reminders of their upcoming medical appointments at treatment facilities operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs …More
Marines in Afghanistan To Get Reapers
The Navy has awarded a $39.5 million contract to General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc., of Poway, Calif., to provide MQ-9 …More
WWII Vet Gets Posthumous Medal of Honor
President Trump presented the Medal of Honor to the widow of Army Lt. Garlin Murl Conner during a June 26 …More
Preparations for KC-46 Continue
Air Force maintenance crews are preparing for the arrival of the first KC-46 aerial tanker aircraft, projected to happen sometime …More
Lawmaker Seeks More Money for Special Operations
The House version of the 2019 defense-spending bill will contain a provision that increases funding for the Army Special Operations …More
Dental, Vision Coverage To Expand
The Office of Personnel Management has announced that certain military retirees and family members can opt to join FEDVIP (the …More
Court Upholds Burn Pit Decision
Veterans and service members who believe they became sick because they were exposed to toxic fumes emanating from burn pits, …More
MCPON Resigns
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) Steven Giordano has resigned. Navy Times reported that Giordano decided to leave …More
Green Card Holders Challenge Enlistment Restrictions
A group of green card holders – lawful permanent residents of the U.S. who are not citizens – is challenging …More
BAE To Build Marine Amphibious Combat Vehicle
The Marine Corps awarded BAE Systems a $198 million contract to build and deliver 39 Amphibious Combat Vehicles (ACVs). In …More
Space Force Plan Garners Support
President Trump’s plan to establish a Space Force is garnering support on Capitol Hill, but at least one expert believes …More
Nominee Defends Afghanistan Presence
Army Lt. Gen. Austin S. Miller, the nominee to assume command of NATO forces in Afghanistan, told lawmakers that a …More
Some TRICARE Fees Could Change
Retirees under age 65 could see their TRICARE fees rise, while some military families would see theirs drop, Military Times …More
Army Aims To Improve Lethality, Trim Training
Under the guidance of Secretary Mark T. Esper, the Army is shelving certain training requirements in an effort to “improve …More
Study: Suicides Increase
While the suicide rate for both veterans and non-veterans is rising, recent analysis by the Department of Veterans Affairs still …More
Billeting Priority OK’d for Senior Navy Enlisteds
Active duty senior Navy enlisteds could be selected for advancement and placed into specific priority billets, under a new effort …More
Air Force Wants Some Retired Officers To Return
The Air Force is offering some retirees with critical skills the chance to return to duty. The service specifically needs …More
SOCOM Explores Futuristic Suit
U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) warfighters someday could move into action wearing special suits that would offer greater protection and …More
VA Seeks GI Bill Input
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) wants to hear how veterans, their spouses and dependents feel about the GI Bill …More
Army Cyclists No Longer Need Reflective Belts, Vests
The Army no longer will require soldiers to wear reflective vests or belts while riding motorcycles. The service made the …More
Watchdog: No Money for JSF Until Problems Are Fixed
Before the Pentagon commits to full-rate production of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, issues surrounding its high production costs must …More
Civilian Nurse Honored
Tanya Porter, a civilian nurse attached to Madigan Army Medical Center, Wash., received the Army Award for Valor from Mark …More
Acquisitions Chief Cites Progress
Warfighters soon should reap the benefits of a four-month-old reorganization of the acquisition process and get the new technology and …More
Prototype Vehicle Could Ease Soldiers’ Burdens
In roughly three years, soldiers in the field should get help moving the heavy loads they must carry. The Army …More
