Veterans To Get Comstore Privileges
Honorably discharged veterans are getting limited online military exchange shopping privileges as of November 11. The Defense Department announced the …More
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Retired Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis, President Trump’sCongress. The House Armed Services Committee is considering the bill, H.R., 393. …More
A-10 Gets Upgrades
The Air Force is installing new lightweight airborne recovery systems (LARS) on its fleet of A-10 Thunderbolt II fighters. With …More
Study Focuses on Genital Injuries
Between the start of conflict in October 2001 and August 2013, 1,367 male service members have sustained at least one …More
Poland Welcomes U.S. Troops
The Polish government welcomed a contingent of U.S. troops into the country Jan. 16, CBS News reported. The deployment marks …More
VA To Cover Lejeune Water Victims
Service members and dependents who became sick as a result of their exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune, N.C, …More
Commandant Calls for Modernization
Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert B. Neller wants a “more balanced” service. Speaking before the Surface Navy Association’s National Symposium …More
Marine DIs Face Disciplinary Actions
Four Marine Corps drill instructors are facing disciplinary action for hazing recruits, according to the web site We Are the …More
Helmet, Landing-Gear Issues Beset Navy F-35
Tests of the Navy configuration of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter show that the plane’s landing gear may need to …More
Swarm Drone Test Succeeds
A recent test has proven the viability of small drone aircraft with swarm capability, the Defense Department announced Jan. 9. …More
Marines To Deploy to Afghanistan
Roughly 300 Marines of Task Force West, attached to II Marine Expeditionary Force, will deploy to Afghanistan from Camp Lejeune, …More
Armored Unit Deploys to Europe
Troops, tanks, vehicles and equipment attached to Fort Carson, Colo.-based the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division have …More
Destroyer Fires on Iranian Boats
The destroyer Mahan opened fire on four Iranian patrol boats that were harassing the ship while underway Jan. 8 in …More
Soldier’s Invention Improves Safety, Equipment Longevity
An Army warrant officer’s invention will enhance safety and improve longevity of light towed howitzers. The tool Chief Warrant Officer …More
Navy Accepts Delivery of Future LCS Giffords
The Navy accepted delivery of the ninth littoral combat ship (LCS), the Gabrielle Giffords, during a Dec. 23 ceremony. The …More
Florida Shooting Suspect Served in Guard
Esteban Santiago, the man accused of killing seven and wounding six during a Jan. 6 shooting spree at Fort Lauderdale …More
White Paper: Operations and Maintenance Costs Will Continue To Rise
Even though the number of active-duty personnel has remained flat or declined in recent years, the money spent on day-to-day …More
DoD to Vets: You Can Get Your Records Reviewed
The Pentagon is making a concerted effort to let veterans know they can review and challenge discharges that are tainted …More
Guard, Reserve Members Get Veteran Status
Members of the National Guard and reserves who serve 20 years or more now will be considered veterans, thanks to …More
Ingalls Contract Updated
The Navy awarded Huntington Ingalls Industries a $51-million modification to an existing contract, to perform life-cycle engineering and support services …More
Vets Launch Spice Company
A group of veterans who served in Afghanistan is launching a business aimed at supporting the country economically, now that …More
U.S. Returns Land to Japan
The U.S. armed forces returned 9,800 acres of land on Okinawa to Japan during a Dec. 22 ceremony on the …More
Marines To Get Smart Phones for Fire-Support Calls
Marine units are getting smart phones this year, to use for calling in fire support. Using the Target Handoff System …More
Test Could Help Diagnose Brain Disorders
A study conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairsmemory loss, fatigue, and dizziness. The EEG showed patterns that enabled clinicians …More
Fabric Improvement Could Mean Dryer Uniforms
A researcher at the U.S. Army Natick Research, Development and Engineering Center in Massachusetts has developed a fiber that could …More
Obama Signs 2017 Defense-Spending Bill
Service members are getting a 2.1-percent increase in basic pay as of Jan. 1 under the 2017 defense-spending bill, which …More
Law Aids Combat-Injured Veterans
Combat veterans who were charged income tax on severance pay they received from the Defense Department are due to get …More
Navy Reinstates Ratings Titles
The Navy is backtracking on its mandate to do away with addressing sailors by their ratings titles. Chief of Naval …More
Navy Osprey Crews To Train for COD
The Navy is gearing up to train crews and maintenance teams for the CMV-22 Osprey. At some point, the Navy’s …More
Upgrade Set for Patriot Missiles
The Army and its international partners have awarded a $1.45 billion contract to Lockheed Martin Corp., for upgrades to the …More
