Shooting Down Drones Near Bases OK’d
Drones flown too close to military installations now run the risk of being shot down. Navy Capt. Jeff Davis, a …More
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VA Tackles Opioid-Abuse Epidemic
Alarmed that too many veterans are dying from opioid overdoses, the Department of Veterans Affairs is taking steps to oversee …More
Augmented Reality Adds to Training Potential
The Army is moving forward with plans to augment training through the use of what it calls the Synthetic Training …More
SGLI Management Simplified
Service members now can manage their Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) electronically, instead of dealing with paperwork. The Defense Department …More
Cutter Hauls in 3.1 Tons of Cocaine
The Coast Guard cutter Escanaba pulled into Port Everglades, Fla., Aug. 8 with 3.1 tons of cocaine seized during recent …More
Osprey Crash Casualties Identified
The Marine Corps has identified the three Marines who died when the MV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft in which they were …More
AF Certifies First Female Enlisted Pilot
The Air Force has certified its first female enlisted pilot. The service identifies her only as Tech Sgt. Courtney, for …More
Agreement on Hill Would Save VA Choice Program
The House approved on July 28 a Senate measure that would continue funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Choice …More
Transgender Ban Draws Sharp Reactions
President Trump’s sudden July 26 announcement to bar transgender persons from military service drew quick, strong, and largely negative reactions. …More
Invention Improves Small-Arms Testing
Researchers at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., have developed a new system that will improve the accuracy of data collected during …More
Momentum Gathers for Terrorism War Memorial
The House moved forward July 19 with a bill that someday could lead to the establishment of a memorial for …More
Bomb-Plotter Sentenced to Prison
A man who pleaded guilty to planning to place a bomb at Fort Riley, Kan., was sentenced to 30 years …More
VA ‘Choice’ Plan Falls in House Vote
The House voted down on July 23 a proposal that would have extended funding of the Veterans’ Choice program for …More
Dunford: Myriad of Threats Requires Vigilance
While Russia poses the most serious threat to national and international security, Joint Chief of Staff Chairman Gen. Joseph P. …More
Soldier Charged With Trying To Help Islamic State
An Army non-commissioned officer faces charges of trying to aid the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS). Sgt. 1st …More
Marine Corps To Tackle Social Media Issues
In the aftermath of a probe that uncovered serious misuse of social media by its members, the Marine Corps has …More
SpecOps C-130 Gets Countermeasures Upgrade
The Air Force Special Operations Command will upgrade its fleet of AC -130J Ghostrider and MC-130J Commando II aircraft with …More
Navy Commissions Newest Arleigh Burke Destroyer
The Navy’s newest Arleigh Burke destroyer, the John Finn, will enhance the country’s ability to project strength and protect shipping …More
House Passes ’18 Defense-Spending Bill
The House passed the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act July 14, by a vote of 344-81. The measure calls for …More
Vets Get the Newest Prosthetic Arms
Two veterans became the first recipients of the most modern prosthetic arm to date, during a June 30 ceremony at …More
Navy Releases January ’18 CPO Exam Cycle
The Navy has released the January 2018 service-wide testing schedule for sailors eligible to advance to chief petty officer (E-7). …More
Crash Victims Identified
The Marine Corps has released the names of the Marines and sailor who died when the KC-130T Hercules air-refueling tanker …More
River May Close to Boats While Trump Plays Golf
The Coast Guard may close a stretch of the Potomac River to boaters while President Trump plays golf, the Washington …More
Islamic State Routed From Mosul
U.S.-led coalition forces have liberated Mosul, Iraq’s third-largest city, from Islamic State fighters. After declaring the city free of terrorist …More
Navy Deep-Sixes Some Collateral Duties
Sailors now will have fewer shipboard collateral duties to perform. The Navy announced July 11 that more such jobs may …More
THAAD Intercepts Target During Test
The THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defense) system successfully intercepted a target July 11, during a test conducted by the …More
Pentagon To Buy More F-35s
The Defense Department will pay $5.57 billion for 74 more F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, the Washington Post reported July 11. …More
Marine Tanker Plane Crashes; 16 Killed
Sixteen service members – 15 Marines and one Navy Corpsman – died July 11 when a KC-130T aircraft crashed in …More
Army Footprint-Reduction Effort Bears Fruit
Army leadership still believes it could realize considerable savings by closing underused installations and liquidating properties that are not used …More
Wanted for Europe: a Permanent Aviation Brigade
The Army’s top commander in Europe would like to see an aviation brigade stationed there. “I would prefer an aviation …More
