SecNav Nominee Withdraws
Philip Bilden has asked President Trump to withdraw his name from consideration as the next secretary of the Navy. Bilden, …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersCoast Guard Seizes 4.2 Tons of Cocaine
The crews of two Coast Guard cutters detained a suspicious-looking vessel in the Atlantic Ocean on Feb. 16, and seized …More
AF To Retire Predator
The Air Force has announced plans to retire the MQ-1 Predator remotely piloted aircraft, after 21 years in service. The …More
Fort Hood Victims’ Survivors File Lawsuit
The survivors of three people who were killed by a soldier in 2015 at Fort Hood, Texas, are suing the …More
VA Secretary Announces Leadership Changes
VA Secretary David Shulkin announced two changes in top leadership. Vivieca Wright Simpson succeeded retiring Robert Snyder as chief of …More
Navy Seeks Recruit Training Commanders
The Navy is urging its top sailors to serve as recruit training commanders during their next shore billets. The official …More
Nimitz Makes Presence Known in South China Sea
Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1 is conducting “routine” operations in the South China Sea, the Navy reported Feb. 18. The …More
AF Updates SRB Program
The Air Force has released updated details of this year’s Selective Re-enlistment Bonus Program, to include 13 new specialty codes. …More
AF Selects 100 for Undergraduate Flying Training
The Air Force has selected 100 company-grade officers to take part in this year’s Undergraduate Flying Training program. Once candidates …More
Coast Guard To Probe Fishing Vessel’s Sinking
The Coast Guard has launched a formal inquiry into the loss of F/V Destination, a Seattle-based crabbing vessel, and its …More
Three Soldiers Awarded Silver Star Medals
Three Special Forces soldiers received Silver Star medals for heroism they displayed during a fierce Nov. 2 firefight at a …More
Mattis Outlines ‘Strategic,’ ‘Political’ Realities to NATO Allies
Defense Secretary James Mattis reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to NATO, but warned allies that they must accept a greater share …More
Mayport To Get UAVs
The Navy will station MQ-4C Triton unmanned aerial vehicles at Mayport Naval Station, Fla., The U.S. Naval Institute (USNI) Press …More
Grassley, Feinstein Seek Details of Flynn-Russia Relationship
The chairman and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee are formally asking Attorney General Jeff Sessions and FBI Director …More
Harward Turns Down NSA Job
Meanwhile, retired Navy Vice Adm. Robert Harward reportedly has turned down President Trump’s offer to succeed Michael Flynn as national …More
White House Denies Intent To Use Guard
The White House denied an Associated Press report that the Department of Homeland Security had considered mobilizing the National Guard …More
Spicer: Bilden Still Committed to SecNav Job
Amid reports that yet another nominee for a defense-related cabinet position wants to back out, the White House again stepped …More
Tactical Missile System Test Succeeds
The Army successfully tested an updated version of its Tactical Missile System (TACMS), at White Sands Missile Range, N.M. Lockheed …More
Veterans’ Choice Program Improvements Noted
The Department of Veterans Affairs inspector general stated that the Veterans Choice Program — aimed at delivering health care to …More
Mattis Discusses His Plan
Defense Secretary James N. Mattis outlined his plan to quickly bolster the armed forces, placing them in a position to …More
Commandant: ‘Seize the Initiative’
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert B. Neller wants his charges to focus on agility, flexibility, and adaptability as they carry …More
Vice CNO Cites Desperate Funding Scenario
The Navy must have funding to enhance readiness or it will be forced to curtail fleet deployments and aircraft operations, …More
Army, Allies Invest in Patriot Upgrade
The Army and 13 allied nations are working with Raytheon Company to enhance the capability of the Patriot Air and …More
Raid May Have Killed Civilians
A joint raid on a Taliban site in Afghanistan’s Helmand province may have killed civilians, the Associated Press reported Feb. …More
Contractor Accused of Stealing Data
A contractor who worked for the National Security Agency (NSA), U.S. Cyber Command, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and National …More
Cutter Ends Successful Anti-Drug Mission
The Coast Guard Cutter Diligence returned to its homeport of Wilmington, N.C., Feb. 9, after a 62-day deployment that resulted …More
North Korea Touts Ballistic-Missile Launch
North Korea claims it has launched a medium- to long-range ballistic missile. Fox News quoted a U.S. Strategic Command spokesman …More
Sailors Face Compressed Household Goods Timelines
The Navy’s Household Goods (HHG) team has told sailors to expect compressed timelines for planning their moves this year. The …More
Marijuana Debuts as Possible PTSD Treatment
A group of veterans in Arizona became the first former service members who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to …More
Marines To Field New Water-Purification System
The Marine Corps is testing a new method of quickly purifying water. Once perfected, the system will enable Marines in …More
