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Adversaries Pose Unconventional Threats in Gray Zone, DoD Official Says - OCTOBER 17, 2019 – The unconventional and insidious threat U.S. adversaries pose is in the “gray zone,” the space between U.S. traditional concepts of a peaceful state of affairs and full-scale war, a Defense Department official said. Theresa Whelan, principal deputy assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense and global security, participated in a multidomain […]More News
- Senate Confirms Barrett to be Air Force Secretary
- New Goggles Bring AI to Soldier Training
- U.S. Will Continue Defeat-ISIS Campaign
- First Soldiers Awarded Expert Soldier Badge
- Move Over Wi-Fi, Soldiers Become First in DoD to Use Li-Fi
- Statement by Secretary of Defense Esper Regarding Turkey, Syria Border Actions
- National Guard Improves Readiness, Supports National Defense Strategy
- Military Exchanges Extinguish Vape Sales
- Serving Those Who Serve Us; United Service Organization
- Air Force Academy Launches New Airmanship Next Program
Army News
First Soldiers Awarded Expert Soldier Badge - OCTOBER 16, 2019 – Eleven top-performing Soldiers from around the Army came together Tuesday to receive the Army’s first-ever Expert Soldier Badges. Army Chief of Staff Gen. James C. McConville made the presentation during the Eisenhower Luncheon at the Association of the U.S. Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition. “I’m really proud of what these Soldiers […]More News
- Army Distributes 1.5 million Flu Vaccines
- Virtual Experiments Helping Shape Next-Generation Combat Vehicle
- Army Developing Improved Ways to Manage NCO Talents
- Army Officials Warn Against CBD Oil Use Despite Legality and Growing Popularity
- New Changes to ACFT Being Rolled Out to Impact All Soldiers
- Army Announces Proposed Changes for Burial at Arlington National Cemetery
- Army Health Experts Offer Tips to Prevent ACFT Injuries
- Army Lays Keel for New Watercraft
- U.S. Army Achieves Recruiting Goals
- Army Issues Public Health Alert After Multiple Severe Lung Illness Cases Associated with Vaping
CNO Honors Navy’s 244 Years of Service - OCTOBER 12, 2019 – 244 years ago the Navy began its watch to protect freedom of the seas with honor, courage, and commitment. October 13th is the 244th birthday of the United States Navy. As we celebrate across the fleet, we renew our commitment to be ready; remember those who forged our legacy; and honor […]More News
- NRL Launches Space Weather Instrument on NASA Satellite
- Navy’s EMILY Vehicle a Hurricane Hero
- Navy to Commission Littoral Combat Ship Cincinnati
- Cybersecurity Matters
- The Navy Picked You for a Reason
- ‘Hack the Machine 2019’ Sees Big Participation by Warfare Centers
- Hurricane Dorian: Evacuation of Navy Personnel and their Families
- Navy Team Pushes Swarming Technology Forward
- Navy Releases More Public-Private Housing Survey Results, Continues Corrective Plans
- New NROTC Midshipmen Graduate from Navy’s Only Boot Camp
Air Force News
Senate Confirms Barrett to be Air Force Secretary - OCTOBER 17, 2019 – The Senate overwhelmingly confirmed Barbara Barrett to be the 25th Secretary of the Air Force, Oct. 16, clearing the way for the experienced pilot and former ambassador to lead the service as it faces new threats globally and in space. The 85 to 7 vote makes Barrett the third consecutive woman […]More News
- Air Force Academy Launches New Airmanship Next Program
- Tyndall AFB Continues Rebuild Effort One Year After Hurricane Michael
- 325th AMXS Proves Resilient a Year After Hurricane Michael
- Air Force on Schedule With New Uniform Issue Timeline
- Air Force Observes National Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- Air Force Scientists Discover Unique Stretchable Conductor
- New Regulation Opens Up Opportunities for Air Guard Airmen to Commission as Officers
- Air Force Reduces Barriers for Pregnant Aviators
- Celebrating Air Force’s 72nd Birthday
- Air Force of the Future is Faster, Smarter, Bolder
Marine News
Handheld Digital Targeting System Provides Fire and Air Support to Marines - SEPTEMBER 13, 2019 – A Marine Corps Systems Command fire support device will be one of several communication technologies demonstrated at Island Marauder 2019. The Target Handoff System version 2.0 is a lightweight, fire control system that employs commercial off-the-shelf, shock-resistant tablets to perform various targeting functions. The man-portable technology helps ascertain global positioning coordinates […]More News
- Researching the Marine Corps’ Next-Generation Light Armored Vehicle
- Marines Start Loading New JLTV Vehicle Aboard USS Kearsarge
- The Corps’ JLTV achieves Initial Operational Capability
- First Female F-35B Pilot
- Amphibious Raids: Golf Company Provides Lethality From Sea
- Corps’ New Sniper Rifle Now Fully Operational
- Berger Takes Helm as Marine Corps Commandant
- Okinawa Marines and Sailors Visit Iwo Jima
- Marine Corps at the Forefront for Ground-Based Lasers
- Corps Begins Fielding Mobile Satellite Communication System
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
National Guard Improves Readiness, Supports National Defense Strategy - OCTOBER 15, 2019 – The Army National Guard is adapting manning and force structure to the National Defense Strategy, the head of the Army National Guard said. Army Lt. Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, the director of the Army National Guard, said the Army National Guard met its end strength and recruiting numbers over the past […]More News
- 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
- National Guard CST Tackled Security at Super Bowl
- Maryland Guard Prepares For Army Combat Fitness Test Through Innovation And Agility
- Nevada Guard On Duty During ‘America’s Party’ In Las Vegas
- 382nd National Guard Birthday
- Florida National Guard Works Route Clearance After Hurricane Michael