SpecOps Troops Kill IS Leader
U.S. special-operations troops killed Abu Sayyaf, a senior leader of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), during …More
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Sign up Now! Free eNewslettersOld Ironsides Enters Dry Dock
The War of 1812-era frigate Constitution, the Navy’s oldest commissioned vessel, entered dry dock May 19 for a thorough overhaul. …More
Next CNO, Army Chief of Staff Nominees Announced
Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced the nominations of Gen. Mark Milley as the next chief of staff of the Army …More
CBO: House Defense Bill Would Save $3.4 Billion
The House version of the 2016 defense-spending bill would lower appropriations by $3.4 billion from 2017 through 2020, according to …More
NFL ‘Salute’ Came at Taxpayer Expense
The “Salute to Service” events that took place at National Football League games last season cost taxpayers $5.4 million, according …More
Vets’ Groups Challenge Disability Claims Process
Two veterans’ service organizations filed a lawsuit May 6 against the Department of Veterans Affairs, claiming that changes to the …More
White Paper: China’s Military Expands Role
The People’s Republic of China’s long-term plan to modernize its armed forces is expanding beyond issues with Taiwan, according to …More
Canine Research Expanded
While dogs have a long and legend reputation of serving the armed forces with distinction, Navy researchers are trying to …More
Ospreys Japan-Bound
The Marine Corps plans to station a squadron of CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft at Yokota Air Base, Japan, the Pentagon …More
Aberdeen Team Seeks To Debug Food Supply
Army researchers are working in conjunction with the Agriculture and Homeland Security departments and other federal agencies, as well as …More
Women in Ranger Training Must Try Again
The eight women taking part in the first gender-integrated Ranger-training class must retake the first phase of the program. The …More
Dunford Named To Succeed Dempsey as Next JCS Chairman
President Obama has nominated Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford to succeed Army Gen. Martin Dempsey as the next chairman of …More
Remark Gets AF General Fired
Maj. Gen. Michael A. Keltz was relieved of command of the 19th Air Force because of offensive remarks he made …More
New Hope for the Forgetful
The military’s predominant research institution is launching an effort to further determine how people remember experiences, with the intent of …More
Company Awards Franchises to 3 Vets
The parent company of the 7-Eleven convenience store chain has awarded franchises to three former service members who won a …More
NFL Seahawks Sign Former Green Beret
Nate Boyer, a former Army Special Forces soldier, has signed a contract with the NFL Seattle Seahawks. Boyer could make …More
Guard Chaplain Receives Soldier’s Medal
Capt. Kyle Franklin, a chaplain in the South Carolina Army National Guard, received the Soldier’s Medal for Heroism he displayed …More
Navy To Convene Senior Enlisted Retention Board
The Navy plans to convene a senior enlisted retention board in August, to determine which chief, senior chief and master …More
Survey: Sexual Assaults Decline
Incidences of sexual assault in the armed forces are declining, according to the results of an independent survey conducted by …More
Army Training Network Access Gets Easier
Soldiers now can gain access to information on the Army Training Network via their smart phones and tablet devices. To …More
Bergdahl Faces Desertion Charges
Sgt. Bowe R. Bergdahl, the soldier who was captured by the Taliban in Afghanistan after disappearing from his base and …More
U.S., Japan Affirm Commitment to Futenma
The governments of the U.S. and Japan have reaffirmed the mutual commitment to building a replacement facility to replace Futenma …More
USNA Grad Makes Big League Debut
When right-handed pitcher Mitch Harris took the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals at Miller Park in Milwaukee on April …More
A First: Single Army Unit Operates Apache, UAS
With March 20 the reflagging of the 3rd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment at Fort Bliss, Texas, the Army has fielded …More
AF Helps Nepal Quake Relief Effort
An Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft departed Dover Air Force Base to deliver relief supplies and assistance teams to …More
Md. Guard Activated To Quell Baltimore Riots
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) activated the state Army National Guard April 27, to help restore order in Baltimore in …More
Coast Guard May Reactivate Icebreaker
The Coast Guard may reactivate the icebreaker Polar Sea, to fill mission gaps until Congress sees fit to authorize construction …More
Drone Strike Kills 2 Hostages
The White House issued a formal apology April 23, after it was revealed that two hostages – American Dr. Warren …More
Petraeus Sentenced; Avoids Prison
Retired Army Gen. David Petraeus was fined $200,000 and placed on a two-year probation, after admitting to federal charges of …More
Study Shows Lower Vaccination Rates for Military Kids
Dependent children of service members are less likely to be vaccinated than the general population. A team of medical researchers …More
