Third Woman Completes Ranger Course
A third female candidate, Maj. Lisa Jaster, completed the third and final phase of the Army’s Ranger Course. Numerous media …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersMission To Train Syrian Rebels Ends
The Pentagon no longer will train and equip Syrian forces. Instead, the focus will shift on providing assistance to a …More
Talks With Russia Continue
Defense Department and senior White House officials are continuing to talk with their Russian counterparts regarding restoration of peace in …More
Chief Dispels ‘Myths’
Gen. Mark A. Milley, the new Army chief of staff, used the pulpit as keynote speaker before an audience at …More
Two U.S. Airmen Die in British Helo Crash
Two Air Force members were killed when a British Royal Air Force Puma Mk2 helicopter crashed in Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct. …More
AF’s PTSD Mitigation Plan Questioned
While the Air Force deserves credit for moving forward with programs to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a report by …More
Coast Guard: Ship Sank in Storm
The missing cargo ship El Faro almost assuredly sank while caught in Hurricane Joaquin, the Coast Guard reported. The vessel …More
BAH, TRICARE Co-Pays Tweaked
The 2016 Defense Authorization Bill, which cleared Congress earlier this month, calls for a one-percent annual reduction in the Basic …More
11 Die in C-130 Crash
Eleven persons – six airmen and five civilians – died when a C-130J Hercules aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from …More
U.S. Air Raid Hits Hospital
The Pentagon acknowledged that ordnance from an air raid intended to target hostile elements in Kunduz, Afghanistan, instead hit a …More
National Guard Provides Storm Relief
Army and Air National Guard units mobilized to assist persons in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, who were affected …More
Carter Criticizes Russian Role in Syria
Russia’s decision to launch air raids against pro-U.S. assets in Syria drew sharp criticism from Defense Secretary Ash Carter. Speaking …More
Donations Pour in for Oregon Hero
Chris Mintz, the former soldier who was shot seven times while trying to fend off a shooter at Umpqua Community …More
Soldier Misses Chance To Be a Heavy Metal Drummer
A Fort Drum, N.Y., soldier did not make the cut when he tried to become the next drummer for the …More
Obama: No Continuing Resolution in December
President Obama is calling on Congress to pass a spending bill by December 11, when the present continuing resolution is …More
Congress Agrees on 2016 Defense Spending Bill
Lawmakers in the House and Senate agreed Sept. 29 on a $604.2 billion defense-spending bill for fiscal year 2016, which …More
Retirement System Faces Revamping
The 2016 defense authorization bill calls for significant changes in the military retirement system. Beginning in 2018, service members who …More
Petraeus: Middle East Strife Unparalleled’
The former CIA director commander of troops during the war on terror described instability in the Middle East in the …More
IG: VA Officials Misused Funds
Two senior Department of Veterans Affairs officials could face prosecution for misusing the agency’s permanent-change-of-station (PCS) program for their personal …More
Army Challenges Magazine’s Claim
The Army’s chief spokesman lashed out a rebuttal to a recent People Magazine story that had alleged the service’s recent …More
Cyber Chief: Most Attacks Are Stopped
Even though nearly all attempts to hack Defense Department computers are thwarted, the chief of U.S. Cyber Command is not …More
Carter Seeks Better Communication with Russia
As Russian air force jets began conducting sorties over Islamic State targets in Syria for the first time, Defense Secretary …More
Army Will Remain Strong, Milley Vows
Incoming Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley vowed that the service will “remain ready as the world’s premier …More
Unit To Deploy to Kuwait
The Fort Riley, Kan.-based 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, will deploy roughly 4,000 soldiers to Kuwait later this year for …More
Fanning Selected as Next Army Secretary
President Obama has nominated Eric K. Fanning to replace outgoing Army Secretary John McHugh. If confirmed, Fanning would become the …More
Airman Meets Girl He Rescued 10 Years Ago
When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in 2005, Staff Sgt. Mike Maroney was one of the many service members who …More
Report: Disillusionment Caused Bergdahl To Leave Unit
Bowe Bergdahl, the soldier now facing charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, left his unit because he was …More
Shipboard Sailors May Qualify for Agent Orange Claims
Sailors who became sick from Agent Orange exposure while stationed on vessels offshore during the Vietnam War may qualify for …More
Close Air Support Could Become Three Clicks Away
Air Force joint terminal attack controllers someday could be able to call in close air support with three clicks on …More
Next LCS Named
The next Independence-class littoral combat ship will be named USS Tulsa, Navy Secretary Ray Mabus announced Sept. 16. The ship, …More
