Navy will force aviators to remain in service to complete sea tours
The Navy plans to require its pilots to complete their second at-sea tour before they can get out.
By Diana Stancy
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Navy unveils new retention bonuses for SWO department heads
The Navy is doling out up to $150,000 to keep surface warfare officers.
By Diana Stancy
Joint Chiefs chairman urges greater racial diversity in the military
Gen. Mark Milley told a Howard University ROTC commissioning ceremony that diversity is an important strength of the military but is still inadequate.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Active-duty suicide numbers level off after summer spike, but reserves soar
The National Guard's suicide numbers exploded at the end of 2020, after a particularly stressful year.
This is what it’s like for troops serving at a mass vaccination site
Hundreds of active-duty troops and National Guardsmen are doing up to 6,000 vaccinations a day.
In defense of the all-volunteer force
Compared to the legacy force, the all-volunteer force has significantly raised the standards on physical, mental, and conduct qualifications, says the author of this commentary.
By Dana T. Atkins
This study will pay you to help prevent military suicides
Dr. Thomas Joiner, a leading expert on suicide, is looking for active-duty service members to participate in a study on how technology can change stigma around seeking help.
By Harm Venhuizen
Pentagon memo maps out plan to expand diversity in the force
The acting defense secretary ordered the implementation of 15 broad recommendations that include a plan to crack down on participation in hate groups by service members and draft proposed changes to the UCMJ.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Navy unveils warrant officer specialty to operate MQ-25 Stingray refueling drones
In addition to street-to-fleet warrants, enlisted sailors will also be able to apply for the program and earn the 737X warrant officer designator.The Navy plans to recruit approximately 450 people to pilot the unmanned aerial refueler aircraft.
By Diana Stancy
Space Force dominates online video game tournament in the name of veterans employment
Competitive gamers from the U.S. and U.K. militaries competed in an annual tournament on Friday to benefit veterans employment.
By Jared Morgan
Marine Corps to compete in Call of Duty tourney against other branches for the first time
The tournament marks the first time the Marine Corps will stand up an esports team to compete against other military branches’ teams in the newly-released “Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War."
By Jared Morgan
Spouses still waiting months for professional credentials after military moves, DoD survey shows
Is it reasonable to wait 10 months or more after a PCS move to get relicensed in your new state to be able to work?
By Karen Jowers