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Serving Those Who Serve Us; United Service Organization - OCTOBER 14, 2019 – The United Service Organization (USO) strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country throughout their service to the nation. In 1941 under the helm of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, several service associations merged together becoming the USO to lift the morale of the military and […]More News
- Air Force Academy Launches New Airmanship Next Program
- U.S. Sends Additional Capabilities to Saudi Arabia
- CNO Honors Navy’s 244 Years of Service
- Tyndall AFB Continues Rebuild Effort One Year After Hurricane Michael
- NRL Launches Space Weather Instrument on NASA Satellite
- Shok Valley Weapons Sergeant to Receive Medal of Honor
- DoD Zeros In on High-Tech Domestic Abuse
- Engineered Viruses Could Protect Soldiers, Fight Antibiotic Resistance
- 325th AMXS Proves Resilient a Year After Hurricane Michael
- Army Distributes 1.5 million Flu Vaccines
Army News
Army Distributes 1.5 million Flu Vaccines - OCTOBER 9, 2019 – As flu season kicks off, the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency’s Distribution Operations Center (DOC) manages the distribution of over 1.5 million doses of influenza vaccine to help Soldiers and their families stay healthy. DOC officials said the first batch of vaccines shipped on Sept. 6, headed to active-duty troops, reserves, […]More News
- 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
- Assigning Branches to Army Cadets Takes on New System
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
Air Force Academy Launches New Airmanship Next Program - OCTOBER 14, 2019 – The Air Force Academy redesigned its Airmanship program to give cadets more opportunities to experience the Air Force’s flying mission and produce the best pool of rated candidates. Launched at the start of the fall semester, Airmanship Next augments live-flight at the airfield with virtual reality training to reach cadets who […]More News
- 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
- Air Force Announces Newest Red Tail: ‘T-7A Red Hawk’
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 Positioned to Respond to Dorian - SEPTEMBER 5, 2019 – As Hurricane Dorian makes its way along the Florida coast, the National Guard is in place to respond, said Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau, during a Pentagon press conference yesterday. “As I stand here, there are more than 5,500 National Guard members in four states, […]More News
- 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
- S.C. Guard Preparing To Assist During Hurricane Florence