Recruiting fraud, kickback scandal rocks Army
More than 800 soldiers are under criminal investigation for gaming a National Guard program that paid hundreds of millions in bonuses to soldiers who persuaded friends to sign up during the darkest...
View ArticleAUSA moves winter symposium to Huntsville
For the first time, the winter gathering of the Association of the United States Army will be in Huntsville, Ala., officials announced today.
View ArticleNight Train rides again
Some might say don't mess with success, but don't tell that to Olympic bobsledding champion and Army veteran Steven Holcomb.
View Article22,500 face cuts this year
The Air Force is planning to cut roughly 22,500 airmen this year alone through its massive force management programs.
View ArticleFort Carson hospital chief accused of misconduct
Newly released Army documents accuse a former commander of Fort Carson's hospital of making inappropriate comments to his subordinates that some of them said made them cringe.
View ArticlePentagon looking for 'Big Mechanism' to mine health data
The Pentagon is planning to embark on a $45 million data mining program, which it calls a 'Big Mechanism,' to track research into the biology of cancer and signal pathways for cancer cells.
View ArticlePT365: Reboot your resolution and get back on track
We're a month into the new year. Are you still on the fitness resolution bandwagon?
View ArticleCoaches in the ranks
When Team USA's lugers get set to begin their high-speed quests for gold, pay close attention to who's whispering in their ear. Chances are it will be Staff Sgt. William Tavares, one of three soldiers...
View ArticleSoldier-athletes bound for Russia keep wary eye on threats
Military athletes and coaches are heading to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, with a mixed sense of excitement and trepidation.
View ArticleLawmaker tries to block transfer of Guard Apaches and personnel cuts
In what is likely the opening shot in a looming battle between Congress and the Army, Rep.
View ArticlePromotions, new assignments for 1-star and colonel
Brig. Gen. Jay Silveria has been selected for his second star, and will become the next commander of the Air Force Warfare Center, the Pentagon announced Monday.
View ArticleMARSOC and recon: Does the Corps need both?
Elite training. Small teams. Covert missions. Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command offers qualified Marines all of these things - along with generous monetary incentives to those who make the...
View ArticleReport: U.S. troop morale in Afghanistan increased in 2013
U.S. soldiers had higher morale and suffered fewer mental health problems in Afghanistan last year as they handed off more duties to Afghans and saw less combat themselves, according to a report...
View ArticleOn newsstands this week
This week's Army Times details one soldier's quest to see retirees get their own medal - and wear it above every other decoration, save the Medal of Honor. Plus: Hagel calls for a review of all medals...
View ArticleOn newsstands this week
This week's issue of Marine Corps Times tackles the question: Does the Marine Corps need MARSOC and recon?As the Corps eliminates infantry battalions to square with fewer personnel and a renewed focus...
View ArticleOn newsstands this week
This week's issue of Navy Times details how personnel leaders propose changing the way petty officers are picked for advancement - and how well you do your job will be crucial.
View ArticleOn newsstands this week
This week's issue of Air Force Times details who'll be targeted by force cuts, including a breakdown by rank and AFSC.
View ArticleWeight of tests, evals, more would change under advancement plan
Sailors have griped forever that the advancement rules reward bookworms and penalize gearheads.
View ArticleRaises, BAH are likely targets of 2015 defense budget
The Pentagon's 2015 budget is likely to contain such belt-tightening proposals as reducing active-duty pay raises and housing allowances and instituting fees for Tricare for Life, officials told a...
View ArticleHouse approves bill to ease in-state tuition rules for veterans
A bill that would require schools to ease in-state tuition rules for veterans - or lose eligibility for the Post-9/11 GI Bill entirely - sailed through the House today, with support from a broad,...
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