AF Studies Possible Replacements for the A-10
The Air Force is looking at two demonstration aircraft as possible replacements for the A-10 Thunderbolt II. Testing of Textron …More
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The Coast Guard’s newest 154-foot fast response cutter has reached Honolulu, its homeport. The Joseph Gerczak arrived at its new …More
Web Tool Would Help with Discharge Upgrades
Veterans who wish to upgrade or change the conditions of their discharge can do so online. The departments of Defense …More
Navy Issues Guidelines for PTSD, TBI Discharges
The Navy has issued new guidelines for sailors who believe that either post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or traumatic brain injury …More
DoD Censors Data on Turf Occupied by Insurgents
The Pentagon has instructed the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) to withhold data comparing the number of the …More
Lockheed Martin Defends the F-35
Lockheed Martin, the builder of the F-35 fighter, believes the problems associated with its performance are resolvable – and that …More
Electronic Device Use Draws Scrutiny
The so-called “heat maps” generated by service members who wear electronic devices while exercising could pose a significant security risk, …More
Milley: Both Manned, Unmanned Vehicles Needed
Gen. Mark A. Milley, the Army chief of staff, believes the service should have a ready supply of both manned …More
Air Force Enhances Some Fitness Standards
The Air Force will require airmen in certain career fields to meet more stringent fitness standards. Air liaison officers and …More
Charges Filed in Fitzgerald, McCain Incidents
Several officers and senior non-commissioned officers from the destroyers Fitzgerald (pictured) and McCain are facing charges, for their roles in …More
Study: Recruits Lag in Physical Fitness
Army recruits from 10 southern states tend to be less fit than those from other states, a study conducted by …More
Bill Would Enhance Vets’ Health Care
Veterans would gain greater access to community and long-term health care, under a measure now pending before the Senate. The …More
AF to Study Hypoxia; Threat to Flight Safety
The Air Force wants to know better understand debilitating symptoms that pilots and aircrews experience while in flight. The symptoms …More
Marines Seek Better Communications
The Marine Corps wants to expand the capability to communicate beyond line of sight, using satellite communications. The service’s systems …More
VA Enhances Primary, Mental-Health Care Availability
Veterans who need same-day urgent primary and mental-health care now can get it. The Department of Veterans Affairs now will …More
New Tests, Treatment for TBI Become Available
Military and academic researchers working together under as the National Collegiate Athletic Association-Department of Defense Grand Alliance have come forward …More
Tax Statements Delivered
Defense Department military and civilian personnel, retirees and annuitants should have received their 2017 tax statements via mail or online …More
Navy Awards Gun Contract
The Navy has awarded a $46.8 million contract to BAE Systems, for the delivery of four Mk 45 naval guns. …More
VA To Build Gene Database
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking veteran-volunteers to take part in a project that ultimately would help improve diagnosis …More
Think Tank Calls for Different Approach to Security
Even though the U.S. has a sufficiently large force to fight a single war, it remains unprepared for other key …More
Report: New Frigate Could Cost Nearly $1b
The chief of Naval Sea Systems Command says the next-generation guided-missile frigate could cost $950 million per ship. Speaking at …More
Amid Pilot Shortage, AF Training High School Students
The Air Force wants to teach high school-age Junior ROTC students how to fly, in hopes that someday they would …More
Virtual Health Initiative Launched at Brooke
Members of the Army’s 232nd Medical Battalion, which helped victims of Hurricane Maria earlier this year in Puerto Rico, they …More
Marines Emphasize Need for Enhanced Kinetic Fires
The Marine Corps’chief of plans and operations would like to see improvements in kinetic fires – those intended to inflict …More
Lockheed Demonstrates Improvements to Aegis
Fire controllers who rely upon Aegis Ashore systems would have improved abilities to detect and destroy targets, thanks to several …More
Blended Retirement System Takes Effect
Decision time has arrived for current service members, regarding their future and plans for retirement. With the Uniformed Services Blended …More
Report Assesses AF Training of Afghans
TAAC-Air (Train Advise Assist Command-Air) is largely doing a good job of training, advising and assisting the Afghan air force, …More
Changes Afoot for Navy SRB
The Navy has revamped its list of ratings for which active-duty and full-time support sailors could qualify for the selective …More
Vinson Strike Group Deploys
The Carl Vinson Strike Group left Naval Station San Diego Jan. 4 and 5 for a scheduled six-month deployment to …More
Army Cancels Interim Combat Service Rifle Program
The Army has informed would-be contractors that the service is no longer interested in procurement of the Interim Combat Service …More
