USS George Washington operating in South China Sea as China-Philippines tension escalates
The George Washington Carrier Strike Group arrived in the South China Sea after two maritime clashes between China and the Philippines this month.
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Navy announces new flu vaccination requirements for sailors
The service said that sailors enrolled in entry training programs, along with other select service members, are required to get the influenza vaccination.
Pentagon calls for cheaper long-range strike weapons, with testing in just 3 months
The Pentagon is seeking long-range weapons that cost less than $250,000 each and can be ready for demonstration within three months.
Roaches descend on US Army dining facility, viral video appears to show
A now-viral video of a roach infestation scuttled across the internet last week, prompting the closure of an Army dining facility in Texas.
Pentagon moves recent KIA numbers from Iran war into ‘Overseas Operations’ category
The Pentagon has altered its casualty reports related to the Iran war, dropping the KIA number from 18 to 14 and moving four into a new conflict category.
Airmen’s waist-to-height ratios not to be scored in physical fitness assessments
Active-duty airmen have until Friday to submit their waist-to-height ratios, but the service announced the measurement will not affect fitness scores.
Marine regiment tests longer-range drone capability
The Marine Corps this month tested a new way to give regiments long-range reconnaissance and strike capabilities.
Private bedrooms won’t be available to all enlisted Marines
The service has no plans to build similar barracks for corporals and below at its U.S. bases.
US Congress approves money for Taiwan defense. Does it mean Trump is done hesitating?
Lawmakers in Washington designated some money for arms sales to Taiwan, as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to hold up a major weapons package.
Texas joint base medical barracks to be demolished, forcing the relocation of enlisted students
Over 5,000 enlisted medical students at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston are being relocated as their barracks face demolishment due to mold and foundational issues.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, who currently serves as the commander of III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas, was nominated to take over the top job on Thursday.
National Guard awards $292 million for 2,000 ‘apartment-style’ units for DC deployments
The National Guard has awarded Placemakr, an apartment-hotel curation company, $292 million for 2,000 "apartment-style" units for troops deployed to D.C.
Selective Service System wants to wargame the draft
The government is looking to run a simulation on its new process to automatically register eligible men for the US military draft before national rollout.
Meet the 48-year-old Space Force guardian setting Hawaii state powerlifting records
U.S. Space Force 1st Lt. Thomas Moriarty said his training prepares him for the physical demands of military service while promoting longevity.
Parris Island drill instructor found dead in apartment
Sgt. Darilyn C. Duong, 25, is the second drill instructor assigned to Parris Island to be found dead in as many months.
Colonel takes helm at Nevada air base wing as unit’s first female commander
Col. Christine Littlejohn assumed command as the 99th Air Base Wing's first female leader at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
In a suicide crisis, eligible veterans can go to any ER for free. Nearly 50,000 already have.
The COMPACT Act allows veterans to receive emergency suicide crisis care for free, but many eligible remain in the dark about its existence.
