Submarine Dallas heads home from final deployment
The attack submarine Dallas is coming home for the holidays - and for good, following its final deployment after more than 30 years in service.
View ArticleSEAL Foundation president reportedly suspended, under investigation
A month into his position as president of the Navy SEAL Foundation, retired Master Chief Dave Cooper has been placed on administrative leave, according to a story originally reported by the...
View ArticleNew DoD arctic strategy seeks naval equipment, infrastructure
The Pentagon on Friday unveiled a broad-ranging Arctic strategy that calls for examining new types of naval equipment and infrastructure needed in the region over several decades.
View ArticleCombining exchange services briefly discussed - again
An issue that seems to surface with great regularity every couple of years bubbled up again on Wednesday: Does the military really need three separate and distinct exchange systems?
View ArticleU.S. Forces-Afghanistan to review medals process
U.S. military officials in Afghanistan 'frequently' lost or botched the paperwork packages nominating troops for medals and awards while serving in combat, according to the Defense Department Inspector...
View ArticleAir operations in typhoon-devastated Philippines nearly complete
The U.S. military will soon deliver all of the aid in response to Super Typhoon Haiyan that the U.S. Agency for International Development has requested on behalf of the Philippine government.
View ArticleTwo Schriever airmen killed in car crash
Two airmen first class who died in a vehicle crash Wednesday were assigned to the 3rd Space Operations Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo.
View ArticleFort Irwin backtracks on denying retreat for same-sex couple
After a married same-sex couple at Fort Irwin, Calif., claimed a chaplain banned them from an Army marriage enrichment program because of their sexual orientation, post officials said they were...
View ArticleMore transition options as Reserve looks to bolster force with prior-service,...
The Army Reserve wants to recruit as many as 8,000 soldiers as they leave active duty this year as part of a 'fundamental shift' in how the component fills its ranks.
View ArticleLawmakers question policy barring potential recruits married to illegals
Lawmakers are complaining to the Pentagon about a Navy and Marine Corps policy that prohibits the acceptance of new recruits who are married to illegal immigrants.
View ArticleIf funds exist, USAF to tap Sikorsky for CRH program
Sikorsky will be awarded a contract for the Air Force's Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) program in early 2014 - if the budget allows it.
View ArticleStaff sergeant, sergeant promotion list for December released
The Army announced the names of active duty junior enlisted soldiers selected for promotion for December.
View Article112 retired AF generals oppose Gillibrand bill to change UCMJ
More than 100 retired Air Force generals and five former chief master sergeants of the Air Force have signed a letter of opposition to a Senate bill that would give military prosecutors, rather than...
View ArticleKeeping one foot in Army boots suits sgt. 1st class
Sgt. 1st Class Ryan McCaffrey stood at a crossroads.
View ArticleOne officer steps down, second suspended over 'pretty' soldiers email
Two colonels involved in a controversy over showing 'pretty' female soldiers in Army communications no longer have their jobs, the Army confirmed Nov. 22.
View ArticleReport: Fired CO undone by curious spouse - not his
A jealous spouse grounded the career of Navy pilot Capt. Jeffrey 'Chilly' Winter - but not the spouse you'd think.
View ArticleU.S. veterans offer hands-on help in Philippines relief effort
While the active-duty U.S. military has been busy helping the people of the Philippines recover from Typhoon Haiyan, American veterans also have been wading in to help.
View ArticleXO fired for drunken driving
A squadron XO has been fired after receiving a citation for drunken driving, Naval Air Forces Atlantic reported Friday night.
View ArticleNavy Yard gunman had clearance pulled
Senior U.S. officials say the company that employed the Washington Navy Yard shooter withdrew his access to classified material for two days in August when mental health problems became evident, but...
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