Halt of Transfer of Hospitals to DHA Urged
The top civilian and military leaders of the armed services are asking Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper to stop the …More
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Enter your email to subscribe free!Marines Seek Next-Gen Shoulder-Fired Rocket
The Marine Corps is asking industry to come forward with ideas for the next-generation shoulder-fired rocket system. The Army moved …More
St. Louis, Newest LCS, Joins Fleet
In a ceremony that remained private because of COVID-19 concerns, the Navy commissioned its latest littoral combat ship (LCS) – …More
Quick Action Taken To Develop Masks
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (CCDC SC) has been designing and testing …More
Report Details Challenges Posed by Chinese Naval Modernization
While the Navy is working to counter a more formidable Chinese Navy and aggressive stance, Congress must determine if the …More
COVID-19 Plasma Donors Sought
Patients of the Military Health System who have recovered from COVID-19 are being asked to donate plasma for treating critically …More
Pentagon Shifts to Data-Centric IT Security Model
The Pentagon’s primary data-management office is embarking on a plan to provide the highest possible level of data-transmission security. The …More
Army Guard Realigns
The Army National Guard is undertaking a key reorganization of its assets in order to better support the National Defense …More
AF Authorizes Pants for Female Mess Dress Unis
Female airmen now can wear pants with their mess dress uniform. The change, as articulated in an exception-to-policy memorandum, also …More
Significant Europe Reorganization Planned
Roughly 11,900 U.S. troops would be moved to locations in other NATO countries and U.S. installations from Germany, under a …More
DoDEA Schools To Open Doors, with Some Opting for Virtual Attendance
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) schools are set to open for the 2020-2021 academic year on location, giving parents …More
Commandant Cites Need for Extended Parental Leave
Marines need extended and more flexible parental leave, the Commandant, Gen. David Berger, believes. “Our parental leave policies are inadequate …More
TRICARE Dental Raises Annual Maximum
TRICARE Dental Program enrollees are getting an additional $300 in coverage this contract year (May 1, 2020-April 30, 2021), to …More
Soldier Honored for Stopping Active Shooter
Tennessee Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Patrick Shields received the Soldier’s Medal – the service’s highest honor for valor …More
Navy Approves Government Credit Card Use for PCS
Sailors now can use their Government Travel Charge Card (GTCC) to pay for expenses incurred during PCS (permanent change of …More
Army Rolls out New Retro Uniforms at Ft. Knox
Soldiers at Fort Knox, Kentucky, are the first to be outfitted in the new Army Green Service Uniform – commonly …More
TRICARE Fees To Rise for Retirees
Some retirees will have to pay a monthly enrollment fee to retain their coverage under TRICARE, the Defense Department’s managed …More
SBP School Certification Simplified
Student beneficiaries of the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) now will have an easier time proving their eligibility. The Defense Finance …More
F-15EX Contract Awarded
The Air Force has awarded a $1.2 billion contract to Boeing, for development of the first eight F-15EX aircraft. Boeing …More
Navy League Outlines Plan for Maritime Dominance
The Navy should take five key steps in order to maintain maritime dominance, the Navy League of the United States …More