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Review Finds No Systemic Ethical Problems in Special Ops - JANUARY 29, 2020 – U.S. special operations forces have no “systemic” failures of ethics, but a review points to the need for strengthening leadership at all levels, the commander of U.S. Special Operations Command said. Army Gen. Richard D. Clarke told reporters at the Pentagon today that he ordered the comprehensive review of special operations […]More News
- Athletic Trainers are Enablers of Marine Corps Readiness
- VA Releases Updated DOD List Identifying Agent Orange Sites Outside of Vietnam
- Navy Reserve Announces One-Stop Shop For Reserve Order Opportunities
- ACFT App Rolls Out to Help Soldiers Get Fit
- U.S., France Continue to Strengthen Defense Relationship
- Using Science to Stay Ahead of the Weather
- Army Corps Assists in Recovery of World War II Navy Aircraft
- DoD Official Says 34 Service Members Injured by Iranian Blast
- Addressing China Threats Requires Unity of U.S., World Effort
- Army launches new Battalion Commander Assessment Program
Army News
ACFT App Rolls Out to Help Soldiers Get Fit - JANUARY 28, 2020 – The Army recently updated its physical readiness training — or PRT — mobile app to give Soldiers a leg up on the new Army Combat Fitness Test, as it continues to safeguard users’ personal information on the go. The Army PRT app is a free smartphone training tool that includes a […]More News
- Army Corps Assists in Recovery of World War II Navy Aircraft
- Army launches new Battalion Commander Assessment Program
- Army Updates Law of Land Warfare Doctrine
- Army Focuses on Making Installations Number One Choice for Military Families
- Army Software Detects Backdoor Attacks on Facial Recognition
- New Vertical Lift Capabilities Take Flight During Demo
- Nominee for Army Undersecretary Vows to Boost Quality of Life Across Force
- Army Reserve Looking for Top Inspector General Candidates
- Vehicle Mechanics Keep Army Rolling Throughout European Theater
- Today’s Army Is More Than Tanks, Bradleys, Army Secretary Says
Navy Reserve Announces One-Stop Shop For Reserve Order Opportunities - JANUARY 28, 2020 – Commander, Navy Reserve Forces Command (CNRFC) announces the release of ZipServe, a new application that allows Reservists to apply for all Reserve order opportunities. ZipServe is a complete overhaul of the advertising and application process for mobilizations, Annual Training (AT), Active Duty for Training (ADT), Active Duty for Special Work (ADSW) […]More News
- Army Corps Assists in Recovery of World War II Navy Aircraft
- Navy Names Future Aircraft Carrier Doris Miller During MLK Day Ceremony
- Navy Smashes FY19 Retention Benchmarks, Guns for Even Higher Retention for FY20
- Naval Undersea Warfare Center Employees Spread Holiday Cheer Through Toys for Tots
- Navy Museum Receives National Recognition
- Army-Navy Rivalry: It’s More Than the Game
- Navy Starts Building Cyber Warfare Engineering Laboratory
- Navy Camera Aboard NASA Spacecraft Confirms Asteroid Phenomenon
- Blue Angels Release 2021 Schedule of 75th Anniversary Air Shows
- Navy Announces 2019 Uniform Updates
Air Force News
Using Science to Stay Ahead of the Weather - 14JANUARY 27, 2020 – Countless factors can contribute to the outcome of the mission at Beale Air Force Base, including something seemingly simple as the weather. In order to keep the mission going, weather-flight Airmen assigned to the 9th Operational Support Squadron propel the 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s operations through discipline and attention to detail of […]More News
- Ohio Airmen Proud to Support Puerto Rico Earthquake Relief Efforts
- Nellis AFB and RAAF Team Up to Support Australia Wildfire Relief
- X-60a Rocket to Provide Routine Hypersonic Flights
- Air Force Beta-Tests Adaptive Learning Platform in Basic Military Training
- Tyndall AFB Comptrollers Support Base Rebuild, win Air Force Award
- Air Force Leadership Pays Respect at Tomb of Unknown Soldier
- Air Force Brings Unmanned Drone Airpower Into New Decade
- New Air Force Weapons System Completes First Live Mission
- 14th Air Force Redesignated as Space Operations Command
- F-16 Downs Drone During Cruise Missile Defense Testing
Marine News
Athletic Trainers are Enablers of Marine Corps Readiness - JANUARY 28, 2020 – After serving at both Recruit Depots, Marine Corps Schools of Infantry East and West, Officer Candidates School, and The Basic School for the last 17 years, athletic trainers are now being assigned to units in the fleet. Since late 2018, athletic trainers have been slowly arriving at units throughout the Marine […]More News
- 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Welcomes Corps’ First F-35C
- Diego and Yenkie: The Future of DoD Law Enforcement
- Marines Celebrate ‘Fighting Spirit’ at Ultimatum II
- The Mission of the Single Marine Program
- Pendleton Marines Put Amphibious Combat Vehicle to the Test
- What it Takes to Move a Mountain: The Regimental Air Assault
- Marine Corps Utility Task Vehicles Receiving Multiple Upgrades
- Marines and Sailors United Against Hunger
- Families Adopt a Marine for the Thanksgiving Holiday
- Friendsgiving, a Marines Family Away from Family
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Commissions Two New National Security Cutters in Hawaii - AUGUST 26, 2019 – The U.S Coast Guard’s two newest national security cutters were commissioned Saturday during a ceremony presided over by Adm. Karl Schultz, the Coast Guard’s commandant. The Coast Guard Cutter Kimball (WMSL 756) and the Coast Guard Cutter Midgett (WMSL 757) were ‘brought to life’ during the rare dual-commissioning ceremony at Base […]More News
- DHS and Coast Guard Launch Rescue Challenge For Boater Safety
- Coast Guard Cadets Redesign Helicopter Rescue Basket
- Coast Guard Decommissions 9th High Endurance Cutter After Nearly 50 Years
- U.S. Coast Guard Reserve: Celebrating 75 Years of Dedicated Service
- Air National Guard Security Teams Use Virtual Reality to Train for Active Shooters
- South Carolina National Guard Engineer Unit Dedicates Memorial to Fallen Comrades
- Soldiers Can Mix Camo Patterns for Cold-Weather Gear
- Honoring Our Veterans
- Carrying on the Spirit of Hope
- More Than 1,300 Guard Members Respond to Flooding Throughout East Coast
National Guard News
Women Join Ranks of Cavalry Scouts in Nebraska Army National Guard - JANUARY 14, 2020 – Every Soldier in the Nebraska Army National Guard has a story: the reasons why they joined the military, picked their particular military occupational specialty (MOS) job, or serve in their military unit of choice. For two Soldiers serving in the Nebraska Army National Guard’s Troop B, 1-134th Cavalry, the stories are […]More News
- Puerto Rico National Guard Helps Respond to Earthquake
- Army ROTC Scholarship Available for Army Guard Members
- Kentucky Guard First to Receive ACFT Equipment
- First Enlisted Female Guard Soldiers Graduate Ranger School
- National Guard Improves Readiness, Supports National Defense Strategy
- National Guard Positioned to Respond to Dorian
- Guard Deployed to Help After California Rocked by Quakes
- Changes in GI Bill Transfer Benefits for Guard Members Coming July 12th
- National Guard Among Top 25 Organizations for Diversity
- Guard Members To See Expanded Use Of Robots