Coast Guard adopts service-wide mandatory physical fitness training
Starting this year, able-bodied active and Selected Reserve Coast Guard members will need to work out at least four days a week.
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Airman awarded medal for aid in capture of fugitive accused of murder
After recognizing his friend in the news, airman Ryland Perez-Settle assisted law enforcement in a manhunt that resulted in the capture of the fugitive.
Lawmakers press for more outside help in stopping veteran suicides
Some want to expand a $174 million grant program which funds suicide prevention efforts run by community groups.
Navy trying out new, lighter aircrew survival vests
Officials say a lighter vest would cut down on overheating issues and reduce back and neck injuries.
Navy destroyer Mason aids commercial ship struck by missile in Red Sea
No casualties were reported and no Navy ships were in the vicinity at the time of the attack, according to U.S. Central Command.
15 Air National Guardsmen disciplined in Discord server leak
An investigation found a total breakdown of information security at the 102nd Intelligence Wing.
Meet David Flosi, the next chief master sergeant of the Air Force
Flosi was the “clear choice” among the Air Force’s “most highly respected” enlisted leaders, the service said.
Don’t miss these military health care, child care deadlines
Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.
US pilot safely ejects in F-16 crash off South Korea
The unidentified pilot was recovered by South Korean maritime forces and was “awake and in stable condition,” the 8th Fighter Wing said.
How repealing combat ship exclusion laws led Franchetti to become CNO
Thirty years ago, Congress repealed laws barring women from serving on combatant ships and aircraft, paving the way for a new generation of female leaders.
Congress poised to pass annual defense authorization bill this week
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Dec. 11, 2023.
