OCTOBER 1, 2025 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth yesterday announced a series of 10 new directives aimed at strengthening the War Department's people and culture during an in-person speech in Quantico, Virginia, to the U.S. military's most senior leaders. The wide-ranging, 45-minute speech before nearly every O-7 and above nonstaff military officer and senior enlisted leader … [Read more...]
Help Available to Airmen During Government Shutdown
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - Assistance to reduce the impact of the government shutdown on Airmen, Guardians, civilians and their families is available through various means. Those experiencing financial difficulties should contact their chain of command, who can provide more information on the financial aid organizations below. Compensation:The Military Leaders Economic Security … [Read more...]
Military Promotions, Retention to be Based on Meritocracy
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - The War Department will focus on lethality and merit, not on political correctness and diversity, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who spoke yesterday to an audience of hundreds of generals, admirals and senior enlisted personnel at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. "Real toxic leadership is endangering subordinates with low standards. Real toxic … [Read more...]
Unfit, Undertrained Troops No Longer Tolerated
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivers remarks during a War Department Address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 30, 2025. (DoW photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Aiko Bongolan) SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 - Physical fitness and combat training standards will be raised, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who spoke today to an audience of hundreds of generals, … [Read more...]
Army Gets Better GPS System
SEPTERMBER 30, 2025 - Fielding of the Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing System (MAPS) GEN II hardware is underway across the Army to provide increased operational effectiveness with advanced positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) systems. MAPS GEN II is the next-generation PNT system used to provide highly accurate and resilient PNT data to Army vehicles, … [Read more...]