Air Force to Eliminate Operations and Maintenance Commands at Group-Level
The Air Force plans to eliminate group-level operations and maintenance commands. Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin announced the …More
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20 Percent Pay Hike for Junior Enlisteds Approved in House, but Long Road Ahead
Enlisted service members in pay grades E-1 through E-4 would get a 19.5-percent raise in basic pay, under the House’s …More
Advancement to E-5, E-6 Eased for Some Sailors
Active-duty sailors in most ratings can now qualify for advancement to petty officer second class (E-5) or first class (E-6), …More
Army Scales Back Promotion-Related Course Load by 346 Hours
The number of online courses soldiers must take in order to qualify for promotions has been streamlined. In total, the …More
Space Force Now Accepting Air Force Reservists
Air Force reservists who serve in space-related fields can now volunteer for full-time service in the Space Force. The application …More
Speedy Trial Rights at Court-Martial
Like any citizen facing trial, a servicemember facing court-martial has the right to a speedy trial. In fact, he has …More
Air Force Releases 2024 Selective Retention Bonus List; Max Up to $180K
The Air Force’s Selective Retention Bonus (SRB) list for this year will offer payment incentives for airmen in 73 specialty …More
Pentagon Reports Drop in Sexual Assault Reports
The prevalence of sexual assaults among active-duty service members has shown a decline in 2023 when compared with statistics from …More
Navy Bolsters Suicide-Prevention Support Under Brandon Act
The Navy is bolstering suicide prevention efforts in response to the Brandon Act, a law passed by Congress that requires …More
Air Force Updates Per Diem Policy to Help with Moves for Training
Airmen and guardians who have dependents can now collect per diem at the same level as their colleagues who receive …More
Army Aviation ‘Stand Up’ Follows Increase in Mishaps
Following some 12 aviation flight mishaps over the past 12 months, the Army has announced more safety training for the …More
Guard Childcare Program Expands
More Army and Air National Guard members will have access to weekend childcare while they drill, under a newly expanded …More
Marines Offering Up to $105K Bonus for Intelligence Specialist Commit
The Marine Corps is offering bonuses to past and present members from the active, reserve and inactive reserve ranks who …More
Landing Ship Maintenance Issues Cut Short Expeditionary Deployments
The Navy’s plan to eventually build 31 amphibious warships is proceeding as planned, with money allocated to do so in …More
Air Force Updates Mental-Health Care Policies
The Department of the Air Force is taking steps to counter the stigma that comes with seeking help for mental-health …More
Why Should I Hire a Civilian Military Attorney?
Let’s address the obvious: if the government provides you with a free attorney, why should you pay for one when …More
Study: Some Jobs Put Vets at Risk
Veterans who take certain dangerous jobs could face considerable risks to their health and safety, according to a recent study …More
Improvements Needed in Navy, Marine Corps NJP Process
When sailors and Marines get into legal trouble while at sea, commanding officers have the right to invoke a process …More
Army Leaders Address Need for Transformation
In an era marked by ongoing armed conflict and adversaries that can field sophisticated weaponry and systems at an instant, …More
No High Levels of Harmful Chemicals at Vandenberg
Air Force researchers have found insignificant levels of harmful chemicals at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The Association of the …More
Navy Allows Cell Phone Access to Help Curb Attrition, Cites “Digital Identities”
Navy recruits now are allowed to use their personal cell phones to contact family and friends while in basic training. …More
First M4 Replacements Go to 101st Airborne
Members of a unit attached to the 101st Airborne Division are the Army’s first soldiers to be issued the Next …More
Air Force Authorizes Cold-Weather Incentive Pay
Airmen and guardians who work at certain installations where the weather dips to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit could qualify for …More
Survey Shows Quality-of-Life Uptick, Familiar Challenges
Military families experienced an increase in their quality of life last year, according to a survey conducted by Blue Star …More
Army’s Sergeant Maj. Outlines Quality-of-Life Plans for House Panel
The Army continues to work to improve the quality of life for soldiers, the senior-most enlisted leader told a panel …More
Air Force Reorganization Plan Prompts Questions in Congress
Lawmakers want more specifics about the Air Force’s plans to reorganize. The Air And Space Forces Association magazine reported March …More
Paper Proposes Variable Physical Fitness Standards for Navy to Help in Recruitment
Like the other armed services, the Navy is facing significant recruitment challenges. In a white paper published by the U.S. …More
Bill Would Provide ‘Exoskeleton’ Suits to More Vets
More paralyzed veterans would gain access to technology from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that would greatly improve their …More
2025 Budget Request Calls for 4.5-Percent Raise
Service members would receive a 4.5-percent raise in basic pay, under $849.8 billion defense-spending request for 2025 that the Biden …More
Army Emails Out 2024 Tenant Satisfaction Survey
As it does every year, the Army has launched its Tenant Satisfaction Survey for 2024. More than 110,000 tenants of …More
