Marine Saves Stroke Victim’s Life
A Marine Corps officer’s quick action helped save the life of a truck driver who suffered a stroke behind the …More
Armed Forces News
Enter your email to subscribe free!Tank Crews Upgrade Abrams Armor
Crews and support teams with the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, are outfitting their M1A2 Abrams main battle tanks with …More
Testimony: Army ‘Ill-Equipped’
The Army is too small, underfunded in research and development, and is beset by a moribund modernization program, an expert …More
Helicopter Crashed During Training Flight
A Fort Carson, Colo.-based UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Colorado Springs in 2015 during a training exercise, according to …More
U.S. Challenged 22 Nations’ Waters, Airspace Sovereignty in ’16
U.S. military ships and aircraft challenged 22 countries’ claims of international waters and airspace in 2016, according to the Defense …More
30 Picked for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training
An Air Force board has selected 30 enlisted airmen to take part in the first Remotely Piloted Aircraft training. The …More
Plan To Cut Coast Guard Budget Draws Heat
President Trump’s plan to cut the Coast Guard budget by $1.3 billion is drawing heat from Capitol Hill. “A dramatic …More
Web App Aims for Yelp-style Reviews of VA Facilities
Veterans and their family members around the country are beginning to use a new web app to rate their experiences …More
SecNav Nominee Withdraws
Philip Bilden has asked President Trump to withdraw his name from consideration as the next secretary of the Navy. Bilden, …More
Coast Guard Seizes 4.2 Tons of Cocaine
The crews of two Coast Guard cutters detained a suspicious-looking vessel in the Atlantic Ocean on Feb. 16, and seized …More
AF To Retire Predator
The Air Force has announced plans to retire the MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft, after 21 years in service. The …More
Fort Hood Victims’ Survivors File Lawsuit
The survivors of three people who were killed by a soldier in 2015 at Fort Hood, Texas, are suing the …More
VA Secretary Announces Leadership Changes
VA Secretary David Shulkin announced two changes in top leadership. Vivieca Wright Simpson succeeded retiring Robert Snyder as chief of …More
Navy Seeks Recruit Training Commanders
The Navy is urging its top sailors to serve as recruit training commanders during their next shore billets. The official …More
Nimitz Makes Presence Known in South China Sea
Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 is conducting “routine” operations in the South China Sea, the Navy reported Feb. 18. The …More
AF Updates SRB Program
The Air Force has released updated details of this year’s Selective Re-enlistment Bonus Program, to include 13 new specialty codes. …More
AF Selects 100 for Undergraduate Flying Training
The Air Force has selected 100 company-grade officers to take part in this year’s Undergraduate Flying Training program. Once candidates …More
Coast Guard To Probe Fishing Vessel’s Sinking
The Coast Guard has launched a formal inquiry into the loss of F/V Destination, a Seattle-based crabbing vessel, and its …More
Three Soldiers Awarded Silver Star Medals
Three Special Forces soldiers received Silver Star medals for heroism they displayed during a fierce Nov. 2 firefight at a …More
Mattis Outlines ‘Strategic,’ ‘Political’ Realities to NATO Allies
Defense Secretary James Mattis reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to NATO, but warned allies that they must accept a greater share …More
