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DoD Must Be More Agile in Technology Development - APRIL 19, 2018, Washington D.C. – The Defense Department must embrace a more agile approach to technology development to keep pace with rapidly evolving adversaries, the undersecretary of defense for research and engineering told lawmakers yesterday. Michael D. Griffin appeared before the House Armed Services Committee for a hearing on promoting DoD’s culture of innovation. […]More News
- ‘Realm of the Possible’ Revealed by Multi-Mission Unmanned Surface Vehicle
- Soldiers, Marines Bring Joint Light Tactical Vehicle Operational Testing to Completion
- DoD, DHS Outline National Guard Role in Securing Border
- Pentagon Officials Describe Syria Strikes, Hope Assad Gets Message
- Military Leaders Highlight Efforts, Challenges in Recruiting, Retention
- Years of Sequestration Caused Need for Larger Budget
- US Airstrikes Eliminate 10 ISIS-K Fighters in Nangarhar
- U.S. Faces Evolving, Emboldened Adversaries in Cyberspace
- US Ground Fighters Must ‘Overmatch’ Enemies
- NCOs Must Keep Growing, Learning, Setting Example
Army News
Fewer Non-Deployable Soldiers, Less-Frequent PCS Moves a Goal, Army Secretary Says - FEBRUARY 8, 2018, Washington D.C. – The Army is taking a hard look at the number of Soldiers who are designated as non-deployable and possibly reducing the frequency of permanent-change-of-station moves, said Secretary of the Army Dr. Mark T. Esper. Esper spoke Tuesday at the Pentagon during a meeting with representatives of military and veteran […]More News
- It’s All About The Science, Army Develops Future Weapons
- Phoenix Students Participate in Army High School Challenge
- Army North Leads the Way for DoD in Puerto Rico
- Army’s SGLI Online Enrollment System Goes Live
- Army Scientists Discover Power in Urine
- Army News
- Medical Experts Look Beyond Drugs for Sleep Solution
- Command Protects Soldiers in World Hot Spots, Commander Says
- Wreaths Honor Those Who Gave All
- NCOs with Poor Conduct, Performance Face Possible Discharge
Navy to Commission Littoral Combat Ship Omaha - FEBRUARY 1, 2018, Washington D.C. – The Navy will commission its newest Independence variant of the littoral combat ship, the future USS Omaha, during a ceremony Feb. 3, at 10 a.m. PST at the Broadway Pier in San Diego, according to a Defense Department news release. The future USS Omaha, designated LCS 12, is the […]More News
- Navy to Launch New Branding Campaign, Tagline at Army-Navy Game
- Charles de Gaulle Conducts First Arabian Gulf Missions Against ISIL as CTF 50
- U.S., Japanese WWII Vets Honor Fallen with Blackened Canteen Spirits
- Navy’s 2016 Installation Excellence Award Winners Announced
- Navy’s First Hybrid Ship Celebrates Commissioning Anniversary
- CNO Talks Cooperation, Trust at Navies Conference
- What the Navy is Doing Now to Remain Cybersecure
- USS Porter Arrives in Batumi, Georgia
- USS Fort Worth Completes Harbor Phase of Exercise Malabar
- CNO, MCPON Visit Sailors Aboard USS Ronald Reagan
Air Force News
Air Force Collaboration Could Increase Use of Composites in Aerospace Manufacturing - FEBRUARY 2, 2018, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base – Bonded composite airframe structures offer a potential to achieve more affordable manufacturing and more efficient structures, ultimately meeting the goals of the Air Force for increased range and reduced fuel consumption. Laser bond inspection (LBI) in conjunction with bond process control is an enabling technology to transition […]More News
- Air Force Drones Help California Firefighters Combat Wildfires
- Small Antennas Could Bring Big Benefits To The Air Force
- Air Force News Feed
- Navy, AF Break Ground with Gulf Power on Florida’s Largest Solar Projects
- US, Australia, Japan launch Operation Christmas Drop
- The Unstoppable Airman
- Academy Grad Preps for Second Spacewalk
- Buckley First Sergeant’s 720-Mile Run Gains National Attention
- Planning a Larger Role for 3-D Printing
- Generals’ Aerial Exchange Demonstrates Alliance, Friendship
Marine News
First Female Marine Graduates Infantry Officer Course - SEPTEMBER 26, 2017, Quantico, VA – A female Marine officer made history today at Quantico, Va. by completing the Infantry Officer Course and earning the infantry officer military occupational specialty. The lieutenant, who asked to keep her identity private, is the first female officer to successfully complete the course since the Marine Corps opened all […]More News
- Marines Train to Save Lives Under Stress
- ‘Rhinos’ Support Steel Knight 2016
- US Navy Corpsmen, Marines Contribute to Life-Saving Efforts in Iraq
- Marines Prepare for Worst with CBRN Training Drills
- Field that Forges Marine Officers Turns 75
- US, UK Build West African Partners’ Maritime Security Capabilities
- Humanitarian Mine Action Brings Relief to Cambodia
- Marines Gather to Honor Fallen Brother’s Memory
- Marines, Coast Guard Rehearse Search, Rescue Procedures
- US, Ghana Strengthen Maritime Intelligence
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Decommissions 9th High Endurance Cutter After Nearly 50 Years - MARCH 30, 2018, Honolulu, HI — The Coast Guard decommissioned its ninth High Endurance Cutter after nearly 50 years of service as part of recapitalization efforts during a ceremony at Coast Guard Base Honolulu, Thursday. The Coast Guard Cutter Sherman is one of the Coast Guard’s four remaining 378-foot High Endurance Cutters still in operation. […]More News
- 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
- At True North’s End
- The Long Blue Line: Capt. John A. Henriques
- Future Leaders: Sydney Johnson
National Guard News
National Guard Bureau Personnel Authorized to Wear New Organizational Badge - DECEMBER 19, 2017, Arlington, VA – Those assigned to the National Guard Bureau are now authorized to wear a new organizational badge that highlights the history of the NGB, officials announced recently. “It’s an emblem to build spirit and reinforce organizational identification,” said Army Lt. Col. Jeff Larrabee, chief historian with the NGB and a […]More News
- Louisiana National Guard Enlists First Female Field Artillery Soldier
- Gen. Grass, Chief Brush visit Afghanistan on Thanksgiving Day
- Alaska National Guard Saves Two After Plane Crashes at Snowy Airstrip
- Airmen of New York’s 109th Airlift Wing Begin Antarctic Mission
- National Guard Bureau Chief Frank Grass Sees ‘Outstanding Work’ of Pennsylvania Troops
- Army National Guard Soldier Places Second in All-Army Best Warrior Competition
- North Carolina National Guard Helping South Carolina Guard Assist in Flood Aftermath
- Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Teams from North and South Carolina Pitch in on Flood Rescues
- More Than 2,650 Guard Members Now Helping in South Carolina
- Family Day Reunites California Teens, Parents After 70 Days in Youth ChalleNGe Program