Survey Shows Quality-of-Life Uptick, Familiar Challenges
Military families experienced an increase in their quality of life last year, according to a survey conducted by Blue Star …More
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Army’s Sergeant Maj. Outlines Quality-of-Life Plans for House Panel
The Army continues to work to improve the quality of life for soldiers, the senior-most enlisted leader told a panel …More
Air Force Reorganization Plan Prompts Questions in Congress
Lawmakers want more specifics about the Air Force’s plans to reorganize. The Air And Space Forces Association magazine reported March …More
Paper Proposes Variable Physical Fitness Standards for Navy to Help in Recruitment
Like the other armed services, the Navy is facing significant recruitment challenges. In a white paper published by the U.S. …More
Bill Would Provide ‘Exoskeleton’ Suits to More Vets
More paralyzed veterans would gain access to technology from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that would greatly improve their …More
2025 Budget Request Calls for 4.5-Percent Raise
Service members would receive a 4.5-percent raise in basic pay, under $849.8 billion defense-spending request for 2025 that the Biden …More
Army Emails Out 2024 Tenant Satisfaction Survey
As it does every year, the Army has launched its Tenant Satisfaction Survey for 2024. More than 110,000 tenants of …More
First Navy Robotics Warfare Specialist Pinned
Master Chief Petty Officer Christopher Rambert became the Navy’s first sailor to receive the Robotics Warfare (RW) rating. Chief of …More
Fiosi Installed as Next Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force
David A. Fiosi formally succeeded JoAnne S. Bass in a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, becoming the 20th Chief …More
Nothing To See Here, Folks: Pentagon Denies Hiding Off-World Tech
The Pentagon is dismissing outright any suggestions that so-called unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) exist. The findings are laid out in …More
Marine Corps Passes Audit
The results an extensive fiscal year 2023, independent financial review produced an unmodified audit opinion for the Marine Corps – …More
Army Affirms Commitment to Barracks Improvements
The Army remains committed to improving barracks, the senior-most civilian official in charge of housing told lawmakers during a recent …More
Toxin Exposure: Expanded Eligibility for VA Care Under PACT Act
All sick veterans who were exposed to toxins and biohazards will now be eligible for treatment for their illnesses and …More
Air Force Consolidates Training Command
The Air Force has renamed its Air Education and Training Command as Airman Development Command (ADC) as part of an …More
Military Spouses Cite Childcare, Limited Job Opportunities as Challenges
Military spouses continue to face challenges finding and keeping employment, according to the Government Accountability Office. Using data from a …More
Air Force To Bring Back Warrant Officers to Retain Specialists
The Air Force plans to bring warrant officers back into the fold. Speaking at the Air Force Association Warfare Symposium …More
Army Planning Wider Role in Space Domain
The Army is formulating plans to play a greater role in the space domain. “Integrating joint and Army space capabilities …More
Marine F-35B Squadron Becomes Operational
The Marine Corps now has its first operational F-35B Lighting II Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) squadron on the East Coast. …More
Army Recruiting Gets a Hard Look
Fixing the Army’s recruiting problems will take a “whole-of-nation effort,” the authors of a new white paper believe. The study, …More
Air Force Rolls out New Decorations-Approval Process
Airmen and guardians who qualify for decorations and awards could hopefully soon find the process for getting them approved easier …More
Navy Waives GED Enlistment Requirement
The Navy will now allow people without high school diplomas or GEDs to enlist. Both the Associated Press and Navy …More
VA Looking at Psychedelics for Possible PTSD Treatments
The Department of Veterans Affairs is taking steps to determine if certain psychedelic drugs could be useful in treating veterans …More
Navy Soliciting Cost Saving Ideas Ahead of Budget
Sailors and Marines are being asked to provide Department of the Navy leadership with ideas that would streamline budget and …More
Air Force Seeks Volunteers for Army Ranger School
The Department of the Air Force is looking for airmen and guardians to sign up for Army Ranger training. Volunteers …More
Army Culture Shift Needed for Greater Data Usage
The Army is making changes in the way soldiers compile, assess and ultimately use data. “While the Army is taking …More
Better Post-Partum Care for Vets Needed
Because pregnant and post-partum veterans are more prone to mental and physical ailments, the government’s top watchdog agency believes they …More
How Long Does A Court-Martial Take Anyway?
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly how long a court-martial will take, but an experienced military lawyer can give you a …More
Pay Raise, Family Benefits Take Effect
With the new year, certain provisions aimed at improving the quality of life for families have taken effect. The National …More
Sexual Assault Trials Shift to Independent Authorities
Sexual assault cases will no longer be tried under the authority of the chain of command. With a change in …More
Soldier Becomes First Female Sniper
The Army now has its first female sniper. Sgt. Maciel Hay, a scout attached to 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, …More
