Milley Decries Lack of Budget
The Army’s senior-most officer has lambasted Congress for not passing a regular defense budget. Speaking before the House Armed Services …More
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Upgrade to Shoulder-Launched Weapon for Marines in Close Cover
The technical director of the Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology Division highlighted development of a new SMAW (shoulder-launched multipurpose …More
VFW Survey: Fix VA
The White House is exploring the possibility of privatizing the Department of Veterans Affairs. Members of one of the nation’s …More
Pilot-Shortage Problem Outlined
The shortage of pilots is hindering readiness, senior military officials told a congressional panel. The problem is most severe in …More
2 More Women Complete Ranger Training
Two more female Army officers have completed U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Ga., the web-based news service We …More
Trump Removes Bannon from NSC
President Trump has removed Stephen K. Bannon, one of his top confidants, from his position on the National Security Council. …More
Retired Airman Receives Silver Star
A former Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician was awarded the Silver Star medal, for heroism he displayed while on …More
Marine Is First Female To Finish Infantry Training
A Marine who was born in a Russian prison and orphaned at 2 years old became the first woman to …More
Al-Qaida Leader Killed in Air Strike
A March 19 U.S. air strike in Afghanistan’s Paktika province killed Taliban leader Qari Yasin, the Pentagon announced March 26. …More
Bill Would Recognize Cold War Service
Congress again is considering a measure that would authorize issuance of a Cold War Service Medal to veterans who served …More
Family Advocates Decry Health-Care Bill
The American Health Care Act, which President Trump sent to Congress as a proposed replacement for the Affordable Care Act …More
Purple Heart Holders Could Get Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Congress is considering a bill that would make all holders of the Purple Heart medal eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill …More
Mattis Reacts to Report of Civilian Casualties
Defense Secretary James Mattis is placing at least some of the blame for reported civilian casualties in Mosul, Iraq, upon …More
Recoverable UAS Program Progresses
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has finished the first phase of its Gremlins program, designed to develop and …More
Army Seeks Sustained Water, Power at Posts
The Army wants each installation to be able to store enough water and power to operate for two weeks without …More
Navy Deep-Sixes Log-in Requirements
The Navy no longer will require sailors to log onto Navy Knowledge Online, Navy eLearning or My Navy Portal in …More
Retired Flag Officers Oppose Firearms for Mentally Ill Vets
A group of retired flag-rank officers has come forward against pending legislation that could allow mentally ill veterans to own …More
Energy-Drink Consumption Discouraged
The high use of energy drinks among combat troops is triggering serious health concerns among Pentagon health experts. Following a …More
Bill Would Extend Veterans’ Choice
Congress is considering a measure that would extend Veterans’ Choice, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ program aimed at delivering health-care …More
Anti-Mine UUV Tested
The Navy and General Dynamics Mission Systems successfully tested the mine-hunting capabilities of the Knifefish unmanned undersea vehicle (UUV) recently, …More
