Turbans, Beards, Dreadlocks OK’d
The Army issued several new hair guidelines, aimed at accommodating religious customs. All female soldiers will be allowed to wear …More
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Retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, President Trump’s choice to head the National Security Council, is facing a probe into …More
Soldiers Warned About ‘Romance Scams’
The Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) issued a warning Jan. 18, telling soldiers that online predators have been trying to …More
Long-Range Surveillance Companies Deactivate
The Army is deactivating its three active-duty and four reserve long-range surveillance companies, Stars and Stripes reported Jan. 23. The …More
Icebreaker Reaches Antarctica
The Coast Guard cutter Polar Star arrived at McMurdo Station in Antarctica Jan. 17, carrying supplies to keep the National …More
Acting SecNav Named
Sean J. Stackley has assumed the role of acting secretary of the Navy, Seapower Magazine reported. Jan. 23. Formerly the …More
Military Parades May Become More Frequent
President Trump says he would like to see the armed forces assume a more public ceremonial presence. He told the …More
Risks in Afghanistan Outlined
The war against the Taliban in Afghanistan officially has cost more that the U.S. spent to reconstruct post-World War II …More
Veterans To Get Comstore Privileges
Honorably discharged veterans are getting limited online military exchange shopping privileges as of November 11. The Defense Department announced the …More
Bill Would Clear Path for Mattis
Retired Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis, President Trump’sCongress. The House Armed Services Committee is considering the bill, H.R., 393. …More
A-10 Gets Upgrades
The Air Force is installing new lightweight airborne recovery systems (LARS) on its fleet of A-10 Thunderbolt II fighters. With …More
Study Focuses on Genital Injuries
Between the start of conflict in October 2001 and August 2013, 1,367 male service members have sustained at least one …More
Poland Welcomes U.S. Troops
The Polish government welcomed a contingent of U.S. troops into the country Jan. 16, CBS News reported. The deployment marks …More
VA To Cover Lejeune Water Victims
Service members and dependents who became sick as a result of their exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, N.C, …More
Commandant Calls for Modernization
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert B. Neller wants a “more balanced” service. Speaking before the Surface Navy Association’s National Symposium …More
Marine DIs Face Disciplinary Actions
Four Marine Corps drill instructors are facing disciplinary action for hazing recruits, according to the web site We Are the …More
Helmet, Landing-Gear Issues Beset Navy F-35
Tests of the Navy configuration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter show that the plane’s landing gear may need to …More
Swarm Drone Test Succeeds
A recent test has proven the viability of small drone aircraft with swarm capability, the Defense Department announced Jan. 9. …More
Marines To Deploy to Afghanistan
Roughly 300 Marines of Task Force West, attached to II Marine Expeditionary Force, will deploy to Afghanistan from Camp Lejeune, …More
Armored Unit Deploys to Europe
Troops, tanks, vehicles and equipment attached to Fort Carson, Colo.-based the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division have …More
