GAO Calls for Better Data on Mobile VA Units Serving Rural Veterans
Veterans in hard-to-reach locales who wonder why mobile medical units operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs are not as …More
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IG: Better Tracking of Prohibited Activities Needed
The individual services and the armed forces as a whole need to do a more thorough job of creating a …More
RAND: Removal of Photos from Packets Likely Boosts Minority Promotions
Removal of photographs and other identifiers from officer promotion packets evidently is leading to higher promotion rates for soldiers of …More
Air Force Expands Cancer Study Among Missileers
Following up on evidence of cancers among airmen stationed at Minuteman III bases, the Air Force plans to expand the …More
New Command Will Oversee Navy Reserve Mobilizations
The Navy is setting up a new command that will oversee and manage mobilizations for reservists and active-duty individual augmentees. …More
GAO: Improvements Needed in Military-Civilian Transition Assistance Programs
Key programs that help service members make the transition to civilian life could use improvement, according to the Government Accountability …More
382 Cases of Frostbite: Army Introduces Cold-Weather App
Army researchers have refined an app that will help soldiers fend off frostbite, hypothermia and other cold weather-related issues. The …More
Air Force Offers Direct Commissions for Reservists
The Air Force is offering direct commissions to reservists who would serve in the cyber security and cyberspace warfare operations …More
Shipboard Sailors, Marines Can Refuse Non-Judicial Punishment
Sailors and Marines who are accused of minor infractions while attached to ships now have the right to refuse non-judicial …More
All WWII Vets Can Get VA Health Care
All World War II veterans now can get their inpatient and outpatient health care from the Department of Veterans Affairs …More
Study Sounds Alarm on Harvesting, Selling Data on Service Members and Families
A recent study conducted by Duke University and sponsored by the US Military Academy at West Point, offered details about …More
Army Looks to Incentives to Bolster Recruiter Ranks: Bonuses, Advancement
The Army is offering promotions and cash bonuses for soldiers who volunteer for recruiting duty. The service hopes the incentives …More
Franchetti Sworn in as Chief Naval Officer
Adm. Lisa Franchetti was sworn in as the 33rd Chief of Naval Operations during a Nov. 2 Pentagon ceremony, making …More
Allvin Confirmed as Air Force Chief of Staff
Gen. David W. Allvin was confirmed by the Senate as the next Air Force chief of staff, by a 95-1 …More
Study Looks at Furthering Roles of Women in Military
While the national-security contributions women make have been significant during the past five years, more needs to be done to …More
Report: Allowing Soldiers to Serve Closer to Home Could Help Meet Force Goals
While the Army should be buoyed by the success of retention efforts, concerns remain about the service’s ability to attract …More
Sailor Fatigue Concerns Outlined
Even though the Navy continues to address concerns about fatigue and crew rest, sailors still are beset by understaffing and …More
What Are My Options to Appeal a Discharge Upgrade Denial?
When a service member leaves active duty, their discharge documentation, known as a DD214, indicates the nature of their discharge. …More
Army Targets 5 Key Areas to Improve Recruiting
The Army is making changes in the way it identifies and recruits new soldiers. Specifically, the service wants to attract …More
F-35 Still Beset by Problems
Operational time for the F-35 Lightning II sat at about 55 percent as of last March – far below mission …More
Marines Change Reporting Process for NJP Offenses
The Marines are changing the process for reporting and documenting offenses committed by officers and enlisteds to capture more demographic …More
Navy Misses Recruiting Goals Despite Incentives, Waivers
The Navy has fallen short of its recruiting goals for fiscal year 2023 (Oct. 1, 2022-Sept. 30, 2023). The service …More
Individual Confirmations for Top Military Posts Move Ahead in Face of Obstruction
The Senate held cloture votes on three senior nominees in the face of an on-going block on the confirmation of …More
Watchdog Calls for Stronger Oversight to Improve Military Housing
Some military housing continues to pose health and safety risks, the GAO has said while calling for stronger oversight of …More
Air Force Changes Zero Week Regimen
New Air Force and Space Force recruits will encounter a different regimen during their first seven and a half days …More
Navy Board To Consider TAR Applicants
A board will begin considering applications for commissions from enlisted TAR (training and administration of the reserves) sailors on Nov. …More
Steps Taken To Resolve Lejeune Water Claims
The government is reaching out to Marine Corps and Navy veterans and their families who became sick because of contaminated …More
Air Force Warns of Recruitment Efforts from Chinese Firms
Air Force Chief of Staff Charles Q. Brown Jr. has issued a warning about the People’s Republic of China potentially …More
New Space Force Mission Statement Adopted
From now on, the Space Force will conduct its operations under a mantra. Officials and members alike believe the service’s …More
Vietnam-Era Soldier Awarded Medal of Honor
Some 55 years after he earned it, former Army Capt. Larry L. Taylor now holds the Medal of Honor. President …More
