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
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersAF Leadership Makes Case for More Strength
If Gen. David L. Goldfein has his way, the Air Force would grow in strength to 350,000 airmen during the …More
Navy Updates Bonus Program
The Navy has made some changes in its Selective Reenlistment Bonus (SRB) plan, which it uses to as a tool …More
TRICARE Coverage Expands
TRICARE, the Defense Department’s managed health-care system, has expanded coverage to include two medical situations: • Non-active duty family member …More
Effort To Certify AF PFA Courses Nearly Complete
The Air Force is almost done recertifying 1.5-mile run and 2.0-kilometer walk courses on installations service-wide. The process culminates an …More
Trump Selects Viola as Next Army Secretary
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Vincent “Vinnie” Viola to serve as the next Secretary of the Army. Viola, a West …More
Milley: Prepare for Significant Change
The Army must undergo fundamental and significant changes in order to adapt to the evolving character of warfare, Gen. Mark …More
Navy Demonstrates Autonomous Swarm Capability
The Navy has showed that its concept of using several unmanned surface vessels in potential combat situations can work. During …More
Men To Get Greater Sexual-Assault Protection
Concerned that many men in uniform would hesitate to step forward and admit it when they become victims, the leader …More
China To Return Seized UUV
Following protests by the U.S. government, China has returned an unmanned underwater vehicle (UUV) it seized Dec. 15 in the …More
Law of War Manual Revised
The Defense Department has updated the Law of War Manual, to include more specific guidelines in regards to protecting civilians …More
Report Hails Afghan Progress
A new Pentagon report has lauded the progress made by Afghan military and security forces, in their fight against Taliban …More
Hepatitis C Study Shows Promise
A study of experimental medications conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs has shown significant cure rates for Hepatitis C. …More
VA Lowers Co-Pays
Veterans now will pay less out of pocket for outpatient medications they get for non-service connected conditions. The amount of …More
Ship-Borne UAS Plan Progresses
The Navy and the Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency (DARPA) are nearly ready to move forward the capability to deploy …More
Marines Announce Uniform Change
Marines no longer will wear the venerable desert-camouflage uniforms. The service issued an All-Marine announcement Dec. 8, calling for all …More
Spending Bill Signed
President Obama signed a short-term spending bill that would provide the incoming Trump administration to produce a defense budget, the …More
Trump Would Bar Firms from Hiring Procurement Pros
President-Elect Donald Trump has made clear his distaste for defense contractors’ practice of hiring former military procurement officials. The news …More
Defense Bill Would Draw Line on Medical Costs
The version of the 2017 defense-spending bill that the House and Senate agreed to would hold out-of-pocket expenses for health-care …More
Kelly Chosen To Head DHS
President-Elect Trump has chosen retired Marine Corps Gen. John F. Kelly to head the Department of Homeland Security, according to …More
Trump Promises VA Reform
President-Elect Trump is promising to eliminate the claims backlogs and inefficient services that continue to beset the Department of Veterans …More
Black Knights End Mids’ Streak
After 14 futile years, Army finally beat Navy. The Black Knights prevailed over the Midshipmen, 21-17, in a chilly Baltimore’s …More
Former Supply Sergeant Pleads Guilty
A former Army supply sergeant and a telemarketer each have pleaded guilty to gratuity and bribery. According to the U.S. …More
House Approves 2.1-Percent Pay Raise
Service members would receive a 2.1-percent increase in basic pay on Jan. 1, under the House version of the 2017 …More
Trump Taps Mattis
President-Elect Donald Trump has selected retired Marine Corps Gen. James N. Mattis to serve as Secretary of Defense. Mattis retired …More
Navy Christens Newest Virginia-Class Sub
The Navy christened the USS Colorado (SSN 788) in a Dec. 3 ceremony held at General Dynamics Electric Boat Shipyard …More
Army Stops Dakota Pipeline
The Army effectively ended a standoff between Native Americans who opposed a planned pipeline that would cross their territory and …More
New Body Armor Ready for Marines
Marines soon will be issued new and better body armor. It will include a combat shirt and something called a …More
Navy Contractor Sentenced
A Navy contracting officer became the latest person to face punishment for his role in the so-called “Fat Leonard” scandal. …More
Report: VA Patients Exposed to Diseases
Nearly 600 veterans who received dental care at the Department of Veterans Affairs medical center in Tomah, Wis., may have …More
