Destroyer Sails Past Disputed Islands
The Navy again has challenged China’s claim to parts of the South China Sea heretofore considered international waters. Reuters reported …More
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The Department of Defense has decided not to punish retired Army Gen. David Petraeus by reducing him in rank to …More
Pharmacy Changes Take Effect
Beginning Feb. 1, beneficiaries of TRICARE, the military’s managed health-care plan, will encounter several changes in the pharmacy program: * …More
U.S., Russia Discuss Safety in Skies
Pentagon officials met via teleconference with their Russian counterparts Jan. 28, to discuss ways to ensure that operations in the …More
Newest LCS Christened
The Navy christened the littoral combat ship Sioux City, the latest entry into the class, during a Jan. 30 ceremony …More
Airman Saves Civilian’s Life
Staff Sgt. Christina Begeal, a medical technician, is being hailed as a hero for saving the life of a civilian …More
System Test Successful
The Navy successfully tested its Common Control System (CCS), which will advance the ability to control unmanned submersible vessels considerably. …More
LCS Program Hit by Malfunctions
Two of the Navy’s new littoral combat ships are not operational. CNN reported Jan. 26 that the Milwaukee encountered engine …More
Confirmation May Not Happen
The Senate may never get around to confirming Eric Fanning as the next secretary of the Army. The Association of …More
Detained Sailors Return
The 10 sailors who were detained by Iran when one of their vessels encountered engine trouble and drifted into Iranian …More
Helicopters Collide; 12 Marines Lost
Twelve Marines are lost at sea and presumed dead, after two helicopters in which they were riding collided and crashed …More
Time To Get an Absentee Ballot
Now is the time for service members and family members who plan to cast absentee ballots in the presidential primaries …More
Probe: Chain of Failures Led to Anthrax Shipment
Failures to adhere to procedure at the scientific, institutional, and individual levels contributed to the incident in which live anthrax …More
AF To Allow Personnel To Carry Weapons
Reacting to incidents in recent years involving shootings on military installations, the Air Force has implemented a plan to allow …More
Brain-Computer Link in the Works
The Defense Advanced Projects Research Agency (DARPA) is working on a device roughly the size of two nickels stacked atop …More
Navy: One Seized Boat Had Engine Trouble
One of two Riverine Command Boats experienced engine trouble, triggering the sequence of events that led to their seizure Jan. …More
Punishments Await Those Who Bombed Hospital
U.S. Central Command is reviewing the results of an investigation into the Oct. 3 bombing of a hospital operated by …More
Toxin Handling To Change
The Pentagon announced plans to revamp the way laboratories handle toxic agents, in the aftermath of a probe into the …More
Nominee Finally To Face Senate
Senate Armed Services Committee chairman John McCain, R-Ariz., has agreed to schedule a confirmation hearing for Eric Fanning, President Obama’s …More
Mich. Guard Tackles Water Crisis
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has activated the state National Guard to help distribute potable water and water filters to the …More
Coast Guard Seeks New Icebreaker
The Coast Guard has invited industry representatives to present their prospective plans for the service’s next-generation icebreaker. The Polar Icebreaker …More
ONR Chief Outlines Vision
The commander of the Office of Naval Research (ONR) has his eyes on three specific technologies that would improve the …More
App Could Screen for Autism
The Office of Naval Research is collaborating on development of an application that could screen for autism by reading children’s …More
Free Tax Services Available
Service members and their dependents again can receive free help preparing and filing their 2015 federal and state income taxes. …More
Iran Releases Sailors
Iran released the 10 Navy sailors it took into custody and held for 16 hours, after one of their riverine …More
Lawyer: Bergdahl Deserves Medals
A military attorney assigned to defend Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl said the soldier should receive medals and honors. Bergdahl faces …More
B-52 Flies Over Korea
Reacting to reports that North Korea conducted a test of a nuclear weapon, a B-52 bomber based at Anderson Air …More
Sexual Assaults Persist at Academies
Reports among cadets and midshipmen at the service academies increased during 2015. The U.S. Military, Air Force, and Naval academies …More
Admiral Fired
The Navy has relieved Rear Adm. Rick Williams from command of the San Diego-based Carrier Strike Group 15, six months …More
Instructor Pilots Reinstated
The Air Force has reinstated several instructor pilots, who had been suspended from flight operations after facing accusations of drug …More
