Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs Sean Parnell delivers recorded remarks at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., Feb. 27, 2025. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Spencer Perkins) FEBRUARY 28, 2025 - Recently appointed Pentagon Press Secretary Sean Parnell, yesterday, recorded the first of a series of weekly, pre-taped video updates on Defense … [Read more...]
Hegseth Visits Naval Station Guantanamo Bay
FEBRUARY 28, 2025 – “Guantanamo Bay represents justice,” said Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to members of Joint Task Force Southern Guard. “It represents deterrence, and because of you, it represents professionalism.” These were the words the SECDEF echoed during his visit to Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as he assessed the Department of Homeland Security-led … [Read more...]
DoD Offers Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts
FEBRUARY 28, 2025 - Enrollment for the new Health Care Flexible Spending Account benefit runs from March 3-31, 2025. Service members can sign up and put as much as $3,300 in pretax earnings into an account each year, which can be spent on qualifying health care expenses. "A Health Care Flexible Spending Account is an optional benefit that enables service members and their … [Read more...]
TRICARE Covers Lab Services and Diagnostic Imaging
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 – Laboratory services and diagnostic imaging are vital tools for maintaining your health. These tests can help you and your provider catch potential issues early, before they become serious problems. They can also help you monitor your health, if you have a chronic condition or other existing concern. TRICARE covers many of these services, including some as … [Read more...]
Zero Trust Could Prevent Adversary Data Theft
FEBRUARY 27, 2025 - Without the right level and right kind of cybersecurity architecture in place, adversary nations will continue to infiltrate U.S. military and partner networks, including contractors within the defense industrial base, and steal important information, which may include details on weapons systems. The Defense Department's Zero Trust architecture, expected … [Read more...]