Navy concerned about JPAC's exhumation plans
A Hawaii-based military command responsible for finding, recovering and identifying missing-in-action service members is at odds with the Navy over exhuming unidentified sailors from the USS Oklahoma.
View ArticlePACAF cuts back on exercises because of sequestration
Despite the long-term buildup in the Pacific, the Air Force has had to put some exercises there on hold because of sequestration.
View ArticleAir Force identifies airman killed in helicopter crash
The Air Force has identified an airman killed in a helicopter crash last week as Tech. Sgt. Mark A Smith.
View ArticleSenior NCOs face QMP screening
The Qualitative Management Program again will be used in conjunction with senior noncommissioned officer promotion boards to screen out soldiers of the Regular Army and Active Guard and Reserve (Army...
View ArticleCambodia: U.S. military cooperation only postponed
Cambodia on Tuesday disputed a U.S. claim that it has suspended or canceled international military cooperation programs with Washington in the wake of the country's recent disputed election.
View ArticleSmall plane from Dover AFB makes emergency landing
Delaware State Police say a small Air Force plane made an emergency landing Monday in a field near Dover Air Force Base, crashed through a fence and taxied onto a road clogged with rush-hour traffic....
View ArticleAir Force Space Surveillance System nearing end
Air Force Space Command is telling the 21st Space Wing to prepare to end operations of the aging Air Force Space Surveillance System by Oct. 1 due to budget cuts.
View ArticleDempsey: U.S. learning more about Syrian opposition
America's top military officer said he remains concerned about Islamic extremist groups among the opposition in Syria but the United States and its allies are getting a clearer picture of the moderate...
View ArticleCNO expects more deferred maintenance as budget strain continues
Federal budget cuts may force the service to defer $80 million of maintenance work on Hawaii-based ships in in the upcoming fiscal year, the Navy's top uniformed officer said Monday.
View ArticleSailor proposes to his boyfriend as sub returns
A sailor on the New Mexico proposed to his boyfriend in front of about 200 people who gathered Monday at the Navy's submarine base to welcome the boat home from its first deployment.
View ArticleOkla. National Guard aviators returning from Afghanistan
The Oklahoma National Guard is welcoming home more than 50 Guard members as they return from deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
View ArticleChanges coming for Tuition Assistance
Soldiers should expect changes to the Army's Tuition Assistance program eligibility rules during the fiscal year that begins Oct. 1.
View ArticleSurvey: 70 percent of troops say they pay out of pocket for housing
On the heels of an announcement by Pentagon officials that they will consider making service members pay a portion of their off-base housing costs out of pocket, a majority of troops say they're...
View ArticleAirman's death sentence overturned on appeal
An appeals court has thrown out the death sentence of the only Air Force member on the military's death row, ruling defense attorneys ignored critical evidence that likely would have swayed jurors to...
View ArticleNew CNP takes over in 'challenging times'
After a decadelong drawdown - that just a year ago officials declared over - sequestration could force the service to shed thousands more sailors.
View ArticleDoD identifies Campbell soldiers killed in Afghanistan
The Defense Department has identified three soldiers from Fort Campbell, Ky., killed in action in Afghanistan.
View ArticleSailor accused of stabbing puppy to death
An East Coast-based sailor is accused of stabbing a 1-year-old puppy to death and faces one count of felony animal cruelty.
View ArticleMCPON orders chief-season standdown amid 'unprofessional behavior' reports
In the wake of reports of 'unprofessional behavior' during CPO 365 Phase II - formerly known as chief induction - Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (AW/NAC) Mike Stevens has ordered a two-day...
View ArticleCost analyses pit active against Guard
In the coming months, two major reviews will be completed that could drastically change the number of people, aircraft and bases the Air Force needs, and how much of them will go to the active-duty...
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