5/16/2012

Army continues to review recruiting, training of soldiers

The Army is looking for ways to reduce costs and create a more streamlined force over the next several years, and a new initiative puts the focus squarely on recruiting, training and developing individual soldiers. read more »

5/14/2012

North Carolina senator proposes changes to VA healthcare system

In an effort to streamline the Veterans Affairs (VA) Department's healthcare system, a North Carolina senator recently introduced legislation aimed at consolidating the vital service. read more »

5/11/2012

Committee votes against new rounds of base closures

In 2005, there was an extensive base realignment and closure (BRAC) that helped consolidate many of the military's installations across the country, but it looks like there won't be another round any time soon. read more »

5/10/2012

Olympian leaves bobsled track for special operations

For years, John Napier has made bobsledding a huge part of his life. The 25-year-old competed in the 2010 Winter Olympics, where he was the number two driver for the U.S. team. read more »

5/9/2012

Republican plan saves Pentagon budget, cuts social programs

Facing drastic budget cuts to the Pentagon, Republicans in the House of Representatives voted on Monday to make significant cuts to social programs in order to prevent the Defense Department from slashing costs. read more »

5/8/2012

Military officials head to Ivy League classrooms to teach

Some students in diplomacy or military affairs classes are getting instruction from the people who know it best. read more »

5/4/2012

Conventional, Special Operations forces to be more closely aligned under new training

With troops slated to leave Afghanistan by the end of 2014 and the Army shrinking by 80,000 over the next five years, military officials say they plan on reshaping training going forward. read more »

5/2/2012

Obama speaks during surprise visit to Afghanistan

During a surprise visit to Afghanistan Tuesday night, President Barack Obama spoke to the American people and reaffirmed his commitment to finishing the job while staying on pace for a 2014 withdrawal. read more »

4/30/2012

Warrior Games kick off in Colorado

The United States Olympic team will not be heading to London for a few more months, but in Colorado Springs, Colorado, there will soon be plenty of international competition. read more »

4/27/2012

Panel approves pay raise, says no to fee hike

Active duty soldiers and retirees recently got a bit of good news. read more »

4/26/2012

Marine discharged for critical Facebook post

A Marine who made a critical Facebook post about President Barack Obama is going to be discharged. read more »

4/25/2012

Redeployment of U.S. troops in Japan postponed

As the United States prepared to change its role in the South Pacific, there was a plan in place to move troops stationed in Japan to several other locations. read more »

4/23/2012

Army Surgeon General suggests overhaul of PTSD diagnosis

Amid concerns about how post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is being diagnosed, the Army Surgeon General's Office recently issued guidelines that may help the process run more smoothly. read more »

4/19/2012

Marine Corps to open infantry training to women

The Marine Corps is getting ready to make a groundbreaking move for women in the military. read more »

4/18/2012

U.S, NATO discuss Afghanistan withdrawal plans

President Barack Obama is still confident American troops will leave Afghanistan by 2014, and officials from the U.S. and NATO met on Wednesday to shore up the plans for how they expect to do so. read more »

4/17/2012

Tennessee bill aimed at assisting first responders

First responders have a lot to contend with when they arrive on the scene of an accident or another emergency, and sometimes being aware of the medical history of the victim is not the first thing on their minds. read more »

4/16/2012

Military targets Arctic region as ice recedes

The Arctic circle may not seem like a hotbed of military activity, but that has changed as of late. read more »

4/13/2012

Sergeant from 101st Airborne earns Distinguished Service Cross

An Army sergeant from the 101st Airborne Division was recently awarded the second-highest military honor, becoming the first soldier from the division to earn the distinction since Vietnam. read more »

4/12/2012

Pentagon to use financial incentives, new research lab to go green

There has been a large push for the Armed Forces to become more energy efficient, and on Wednesday the Pentagon announced specifics for its ambitious plan. read more »

4/6/2012

Missouri members of Congress come out against base closures

Base closures have been one of the most controversial proposals to cut costs in the Pentagon budget, and one group of lawmakers is coming out against the plan. read more »

4/4/2012

First American troops arrive in Australia

With American troops gone from Iraq and on their way out of Afghanistan, the Armed Forces have placed a new focus on the Asia-Pacific region. read more »

4/2/2012

Focus on Europe base closures first, Congress says

As part of the ongoing plan to cut costs, the Department of Defense (DoD) had suggested two new rounds of base realignment and closures (BRAC) over the next several years. read more »

3/30/2012

Rhode Island National Guardsman branded a hero

As more details emerge about the death of a Rhode Island National Guardsmen in Afghanistan last week, it's becoming clearer that he sacrificed himself to save the life of an Afghan girl. read more »

3/29/2012

Troop reduction should be done carefully, senators say

Among the most controversial portions of the proposed military budget cuts is a plan to reduce troop levels. read more »

3/27/2012

Modernization will be delayed, but not canceled, under budget cuts

In the debate over defense budget cuts, one of the biggest concerns is whether any modernization programs the military has will be canceled. read more »

3/21/2012

DoD can cut spending by eliminating duplicate programs, senators say

The Department of Defense (DoD) has been tasked with making significant cuts to its budget, and some have been concerned about what that means for military benefits as well as force structure and weapons programs. read more »

3/20/2012

Army gets new physical fitness test

The physical fitness test is an important part of Army training, and officials are ready to implement a few changes. read more »

3/15/2012

War-weary public favors faster withdrawal from Afghanistan

Amid growing tensions between U.S. soldiers and Afghan civilians, President Obama is feeling increased pressure to speed up the withdrawal from Afghanistan. read more »

3/13/2012

Navy Secretary stands behind alternative energy plan

The Navy has made its desire to create an energy-efficient and eco-friendly fleet of ships clear, but the plan has not been without is detractors. read more »

3/8/2012

DoD highlights benefits of base closures

Potential base closures have been at the center of the talks surrounding budget cuts in the U.S. military, and on Wednesday some of the Defense Department's (DoD) top officials traveled to Capitol Hill to argue their case for why the move is a good idea. read more »

3/7/2012

President Obama holds firm on Afghanistan withdrawal

Echoing the sentiment expressed last week by Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, President Barack Obama told reporters at a press conference on Tuesday that the timetable has not changed on withdrawal from Afghanistan. read more »

3/2/2012

Afghan attacks will not disrupt strategy, Panetta says

Although six American troops have been killed by their Afghan colleagues over the last several weeks, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says that the strategy in the country going forward will not change. read more »

2/28/2012

Governors, Air National Guard protest proposed cuts

Every branch of the military is likely to experience cuts in the coming years, but some feel that the Air Force is being unfairly targeted. read more »

2/27/2012

Military leaders discuss Army's future at conference

The Armed Forces is likely to undergo many changes over the next decade, and the topic was front and center this weekend. read more »

2/27/2012

Fort Stewart brigade gets own physical therapist

Injured soldiers who require physical therapy often have to travel to the base hospital or even further to receive treatment. read more »

2/24/2012

Coast Guard official asks for new ships

As the Pentagon looks to slash costs and reduce troop sizes, one high-ranking official hopes that his branch of the military gets the opposite treatment. read more »

2/16/2012

Army tests innovative radio in combat situation

The Army recently took a large step forward in the quest to provide better communication among soldiers. read more »

2/16/2012

Pentagon details plans for Afghanistan withdrawal

The Pentagon has been saying for months it hopes to transition out of a combat role in Afghanistan, but on Wednesday it offered some specifics on how it aims to do so. read more »

2/15/2012

Obama may cut nuclear arms by 80 percent

Soon after President Barack Obama took office in 2009, he pledged to drastically reduce the number of nuclear weapons carried by the United States, and sources close to the White House suggest he's going to make good on the promise. read more »

2/14/2012

Navy going green at Guantanamo

Guantanamo Bay Naval Base may be best known as the stronghold of the Pentagon justice system, but it is also at the forefront of the Department of Defense's push to go green. read more »

2/9/2012

Obama nominee could break down gender barriers

President Barack Obama's latest nomination could be one for the record books. The commander-in-chief recently nominated Lt. Gen. Janet C. Wolfenbarger to be the commander of Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. read more »

2/8/2012

Researchers developing IED-specific crash test dummy

For years, crash test dummies have been a viable resource in assessing a car's safety performance in certain situations. read more »

2/6/2012

Rotating Marine expeditionary unit potentially coming to Australia

Since President Barack Obama made the announcement last year that Marines would be deployed to the city of Darwin, Australia, military analysts and the media alike have been speculating what the new presence in the region will look like. read more »

2/3/2012

Troop cuts unlikely in Pacific

Although the presence of American troops may be set to diminish over the next several years, such is not the case in the South Pacific. read more »

2/3/2012

Small tweak in pay could save Pentagon millions

The Department of Defense (DoD) is getting ready to change the way it issues imminent-danger pay, and the small tweak could save as much as $30 million each year. read more »

2/2/2012

Troops to end combat role in Afghanistan by 2013

The military has long said it plans to be out of Afghanistan by 2014, but new comments from Defense Secretary Leon Panetta suggest the Armed Forces' combat role could be over much sooner. read more »

2/2/2012

Traumatic Brian Injury department set to open at Fort Belvoir

The effects of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) on soldiers have come to the forefront after the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and military officials hope the opening of a new department at Fort Belvoir will help doctors better understand them. read more »

2/1/2012

Army vice chief of staff Chiarelli retires after 40 years of service

Army Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli officially retired yesterday, bringing to a close a 40-year career serving the United States. read more »

1/31/2012

Budget cuts may eliminate A-10

One of the military's most beloved aircrafts may be going the way of the dinosaurs. read more »

1/27/2012

DoD plans commission to look at changes to military retirement

With changes to military retirement benefits likely, both the Department of Defense (DoD) and Congress agree that an independent commission is necessary to investigate what reforms need to be made. read more »