T-45 Returns to Flight Status
The Navy temporarily grounded its fleet of T-45C Goshawk trainer aircraft, because of potential problems with their On Board Oxygen …More
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Army Lifts Hiring Freeze
The Army has lifted the civilian hiring freeze that was put in place April 7. Trump administration plans to reduce …More
F-35s Arrive at Lakenheath
The Air Force has deployed F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft to RAF Lakenheath, Great Britain. The planes are from the …More
Pence Visits Troops in S. Korea
Vice President Pence visited U.S. and South Korean troops near the Demilitarized Zone April 17, in part to show support …More
McMaster Visits Pakistan
H.R. McMaster, the Army lieutenant general who now serves as President Trump’s National Security Adviser, met with civilian leaders and …More
U.S. Drops Largest Conventional Bomb on ISIS Target
A US military aircraft dropped a GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb on an Islamic State target in Afghanistan …More
FAA Bans Most Drone Flights Near Bases
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new safety instruction pertaining to drones. It is aimed at curtailing unwanted …More
Guidance Issued for New Devices
The Army has issued guidelines for the awarding and wearing of the newly established “C” and “R” devices. Both are …More
Mattis Describes ‘Measured’ Strike on Airfield
Defense Secretary James Mattis said the attack on Shayrat airfield in Syria was a “measured response” to Syrian President Bashar …More
Soldier Killed in Combat
The Pentagon identified Army Staff Sgt. Mark R. De Alencar, 37, of Edgewood, Md., as the soldier who died April …More
Navy Faces ‘Readiness Challenge’
The Navy’s chief researcher, Rear Adm. David J. Hahn, believes that technological advances are posing a “readiness challenge” for sailors. …More
Marines Punished for Roles in Nude-Photo Scandal
The Marine Corps has punished two Marines for their role in the scandal that emerged in March. The Washington Post …More
Navy Destroyers “Severely Degraded” Syrian Airbase
US Navy ships fired 59 Tomahawk cruise missiles at Shayrat airfield in Syria on April 7, in response to a …More
Milley Decries Lack of Budget
The Army’s senior-most officer has lambasted Congress for not passing a regular defense budget. Speaking before the House Armed Services …More
Upgrade to Shoulder-Launched Weapon for Marines in Close Cover
The technical director of the Navy’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technology Division highlighted development of a new SMAW (shoulder-launched multipurpose …More
VFW Survey: Fix VA
The White House is exploring the possibility of privatizing the Department of Veterans Affairs. Members of one of the nation’s …More
Pilot-Shortage Problem Outlined
The shortage of pilots is hindering readiness, senior military officials told a congressional panel. The problem is most severe in …More
2 More Women Complete Ranger Training
Two more female Army officers have completed U.S. Army Ranger School at Fort Benning, Ga., the web-based news service We …More
Trump Removes Bannon from NSC
President Trump has removed Stephen K. Bannon, one of his top confidants, from his position on the National Security Council. …More
Retired Airman Receives Silver Star
A former Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician was awarded the Silver Star medal, for heroism he displayed while on …More
Marine Is First Female To Finish Infantry Training
A Marine who was born in a Russian prison and orphaned at 2 years old became the first woman to …More
Al-Qaida Leader Killed in Air Strike
A March 19 U.S. air strike in Afghanistan’s Paktika province killed Taliban leader Qari Yasin, the Pentagon announced March 26. …More
Bill Would Recognize Cold War Service
Congress again is considering a measure that would authorize issuance of a Cold War Service Medal to veterans who served …More
Family Advocates Decry Health-Care Bill
The American Health Care Act, which President Trump sent to Congress as a proposed replacement for the Affordable Care Act …More
Purple Heart Holders Could Get Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits
Congress is considering a bill that would make all holders of the Purple Heart medal eligible for Post-9/11 GI Bill …More
Mattis Reacts to Report of Civilian Casualties
Defense Secretary James Mattis is placing at least some of the blame for reported civilian casualties in Mosul, Iraq, upon …More
Recoverable UAS Program Progresses
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has finished the first phase of its Gremlins program, designed to develop and …More
Army Seeks Sustained Water, Power at Posts
The Army wants each installation to be able to store enough water and power to operate for two weeks without …More
Navy Deep-Sixes Log-in Requirements
The Navy no longer will require sailors to log onto Navy Knowledge Online, Navy eLearning or My Navy Portal in …More
Retired Flag Officers Oppose Firearms for Mentally Ill Vets
A group of retired flag-rank officers has come forward against pending legislation that could allow mentally ill veterans to own …More
