Feb. 8, 2012
While the U.S. military will shrink in the coming years, the contracting career field will buck the trend and grow, U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center officials said. Story
Feb. 7, 2012
It once was thought that servicewomen neither were exposed to the same combat situations as men nor developed the same psychological injuries. But officials now recognize otherwise and are working to address those injuries in women. Story
Feb. 3, 2012
First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, have announced the 20 finalists that will compete for top honors in the Joining Forces Campaign's Community Challenge. Story | Special
Feb. 3, 2012
Maintaining morale is an essential aspect of any service member's life. To keep spirits high, American Forces Radio and Television Service will broadcast Super Bowl XLVI to service members worldwide so they can root for their favorite team on game day. Story
Feb. 3, 2012
The director fo the Armed Forces Tax Council explains how the Thrift Savings Plan's new Roth option can help save troops money, and he also provides tips for making the most of their military tax benefits. Story
Feb. 3, 2012
Part of the demobilization process for Reserve and National Guard troops has gone digital with a partnership between the Department of Veterans Affairs Health Eligibility Center and First Army Division East. Story
Feb. 2, 2012
On the final day of the 2012 Military Health System Conference, the Defense Department’s top health affairs official called for more collaboration, transformation and organizational courage to carry on the system's reputation for excellence. Story
Feb. 2, 2012
Service members now will receive imminent danger pay only for days they actually spend in hazardous areas, Pentagon officials said. The change came as a result of the 2012 National Defense Authorization Act, which was signed into law Dec. 31. Story
Feb. 2, 2012
Six months after arriving at the R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center to help train Air Force medical personnel in trauma care, its program director already sees potential to expand the training experience and ensure airmen develop stronger skill retention. Story
Feb. 1, 2012
The Defense Department’s drug-testing program is expanding to add screening for the prescription medications hydrocodone and benzodiazepines to the range of legal and illegal drugs it currently detects. Story
Feb. 1, 2012
When U.S. military forces serving in Afghanistan watch the New England Patriots and New York Giants battle it out in this year’s Super Bowl, they can enjoy a wide variety of American finger foods, thanks to the efforts of the Defense Logistics Agency. Story
Feb. 1, 2012
Army Secretary John M. McHugh swore in Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III as the new service vice chief of staff during a ceremony on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Va. Austin replaces Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, who retired after 40 years of service. Story
Feb. 1, 2012
The USO has adapted to the needs of service members and their families throughout its 71-year history and continues to serve America’s troops as it works to educate others about the invisible wounds of war, a senior executive of the organization said. Story
Feb. 1, 2012
Federal officials are urging military members, their families and other Americans living outside the United States to register to vote and request an absentee ballot. Story
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