WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army has released a directive exempting all Soldiers scoring 540 points or more on the Army Combat Fitness Test from the body
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New VA mission statement recognizes sacred commitment to all Veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced an updated version of its 1959 mission statement. The new mission statement
Read MoreVA announces goal to house 38,000+ Veterans experiencing homelessness in 2023
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced its 2023 goals for preventing and ending Veteran homelessness. Specifically, in
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Air Force releases senior master sergeant/23E8 promotion cycle statistics
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) -- Air Force officials have selected 1,629 master sergeants for promotion to senior master
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MARINE CORPS LAUNCHES SOFTWARE FACTORY
AUSTIN, Texas -- The future operating environment will require Marines to scope and implement software-based solutions at the edges of the
Read MoreMARINE CORPS RELEASES TALENT MANAGEMENT UPDATE
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. -- The U.S. Marine Corps released the Talent Management Update which details the progress made since the release of
Read MoreArmy announces upcoming unit deployments
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Army announced today the summer deployments of the following units. 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 10th
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New Army brand redefines ‘Be All You Can Be’ for a new generation
The modern brand and accompanying campaign highlight the vast possibilities of Army service for today’s youth WASHINGTON — For the first time
Read MoreArmy begins deployment of units to Europe
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army has begun unit deployments in support of our European allies and partners. This follows a Jan. 21 Army announcement that
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Army, DoD leaders bid farewell to CIO
WASHINGTON — The United States Army bid farewell Feb. 10 to its first civilian Chief Information Officer after more than two years of dedicated
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The long wait is over: Vietnam veteran to receive Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON — The White House announced retired Army Col. Paris Davis will receive the Medal of Honor for his acts of bravery as a commander during the
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VA increases maximum life insurance coverage for Veterans and service members by $100,000
WASHINGTON — Beginning March 1, VA is increasing the maximum amount of life insurance coverage available to Veterans and service members from
Read MoreVA Announces Transition of Deputy Secretary Donald Remy
WASHINGTON — Today, Deputy Secretary Donald Remy announced that he will be stepping down as VA’s deputy secretary on April 1. A former
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VA to award $52.5 million in grants to local organizations working to prevent Veteran suicide
WASHINGTON — Today, VA announced the availability of $52.5 million in grants to community-based organizations that provide or coordinate suicide
Read MoreVA relaxes masking requirements at medical facilities
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced it has relaxed the masking requirement at VA medical facilities. This update
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Air Force awards E-7A prototype contract
An artist's depiction shows an E-7A in flight. The E-7A is the Department of Defense's future tactical battle management, command and control and
Read More37 African nations, US kickoff AACS 2023 in Senegal
DAKAR, Senegal (AFNS) -- The Senegalese Air Force, along with the Association of African Air Forces sponsored by U.S. Air Forces Africa,
Read MoreVA Announces Transition of Deputy Secretary Donald Remy
WASHINGTON — Today, Deputy Secretary Donald Remy announced that he will be stepping down as VA’s deputy secretary on April 1. A former
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US Department of Defense delivers field hospital to Türkiye
INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Türkiye (AFNS) -- U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to Incirlik Air Base offload a field hospital to aid the victims of
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SECNAV Renames Ticonderoga-class Guided Missile Cruiser USS Chancellorsville after Robert Smalls
7 February 2023 WASHINGTON –Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro announced today that the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser
Read MoreArmy rescinds COVID-19 vaccination requirements
WASHINGTON – Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth has issued a memorandum today that rescinds all policies associated with the DOD COVID-19
Read MoreVA to award $16 million in grants to help Veterans and service members with disabilities participate in adaptive sports
WASHINGTON — Today, the Department of Veterans Affairs announced the availability of nearly $16 million in grants to qualifying organizations to
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CNO Visits Philippines to Discuss Regional Security, Importance of the Navy
MANILA, Philippines - Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Mike Gilday, and his wife Linda, traveled to Manila, Philippines, Feb. 21-22, to meet with
Read MoreMARINE CORPS RELEASES INSTALLATIONS AND LOGISTICS 2030
HEADQUARTERS MARINE CORPS -- The Marine Corps released Installations and Logistics 2030 on February 23, 2023. Following Force Design, Talent
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