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
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The Navy has successfully tested the latest version of the Aegis Combat System. In a Feb. 6 demonstration conducted on …More
Army Secretary Nominee Withdraws
Vincent Viola, the billionaire Wall Street trader and former Army officer, has withdrawn his name from consideration as next secretary …More
DoD Releases Hiring-Freeze Guidelines
The Pentagon released details of its plan to comply with President Trump’s call for a federal civil-service hiring freeze. While …More
Medical Device Could Save Lives
The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research is working with academia and industry to improve the human body’s capability to …More
Navy Establishes 4 New Ratings
The Navy has established four new ratings for enlisted submariners. They are: Yeoman (Submarine) (YNS); Logistics Specialist (Submarine) (LSS); Culinary …More
Enterprise Decommissioned
The Navy decommissioned the 55-year-old carrier Enterprise during a Feb. 3 ceremony at Newport News, Va., thus ending the service …More
Sailors, Marines Get Mobile Medical App
Sailors and Marines now can gain access to information about health resources available to them on their mobile devices. The …More
Mullin: Bannon Doesn’t Belong on NSC
Retired Navy Adm. Mike Mullin, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, believes President Trump made a mistake …More
Senate VA Committee Approves Shulkin as VA Secretary
The Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee unanimously approved David Shulkin as the next secretary of Veterans Affairs Feb. 7. The action …More
Sailor Killed in Yemen
Chief Special Warfare Operator William “Ryan” Owens, 36, of Peoria, Ill., died Jan. 28 during combat operations in Yemen. Owens …More
DoD Outlines Plan To Trim Civilian Personnel
The Defense Department plans to rely mostly upon attrition to reduce the number of civilian employees. But if goals are …More
Service Secretary Nominations Announced
President Trump has nominated Philip Bilden to succeed Ray Mabus as secretary of the Navy, Heather Wilson to succeed Deborah …More
Roberts Ridge Airman Awarded Air Force Cross
Retired Air Force Master Sgt. Keary Miller received the Air Force Cross — the nation’s second-highest award for valor in …More
AF Orders 15 New Tankers
The Air Force is buying 15 new KC-46 Pegasus tanker aircraft. The service awarded Boeing a $2.1-billion contract to produce …More
Sexual-Assault Policy Changes
The Defense Department is now implementing a more stringent policy aimed at quelling sexual assault. The changes were spelled out …More
Troops Arrive in Poland
Roughly 2,500 soldiers and 2,000 vehicles arrived in Zagan, Poland, to bolster efforts to deter potential aggression by Russia in …More
Navy Updates Uniform Policy
The Navy released an updated uniform policy Jan. 26, primarily affecting the eligibility to wear Navy Security Forces (NSF) identification …More
NSC Roles Reduced for Mattis, Flynn
President Trump has appointed Steve Bannon, his primary strategist, to the National Security Council. A White House announcement indicated that …More
TRICARE Expands Dental, Vision Options
Certain beneficiaries of TRICARE, the military’s managed health-care plan, now have more options when seeking vision and dental care. They …More
Two Retired Generals Assume Cabinet Posts
The Senate confirmed two retired Marine Corps generals –James Mattis and John Kelly – to serve in cabinet posts in …More
Army Selects New Sidearm
The Army has selected the Sig Sauer Model P320 to replace the M9 service pistol. The new sidearm will be …More
VA To Expand Infertility Benefits
Some veterans soon will be able to receive more infertility counseling and treatment. VA announced that it soon would offer …More
Turbans, Beards, Dreadlocks OK’d
The Army issued several new hair guidelines, aimed at accommodating religious customs. All female soldiers will be allowed to wear …More
Flynn’s Russia Activities Face Probe
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, President Trump’s choice to head the National Security Council, is facing a probe into …More
Soldiers Warned About ‘Romance Scams’
The Army Criminal Investigation Command (CID) issued a warning Jan. 18, telling soldiers that online predators have been trying to …More
Long-Range Surveillance Companies Deactivate
The Army is deactivating its three active-duty and four reserve long-range surveillance companies, Stars and Stripes reported Jan. 23. The …More
Icebreaker Reaches Antarctica
The Coast Guard cutter Polar Star arrived at McMurdo Station in Antarctica Jan. 17, carrying supplies to keep the National …More
Acting SecNav Named
Sean J. Stackley has assumed the role of acting secretary of the Navy, Seapower Magazine reported. Jan. 23. Formerly the …More
Military Parades May Become More Frequent
President Trump says he would like to see the armed forces assume a more public ceremonial presence. He told the …More
