


TSA trained to accept military IDs in lieu of REAL IDs, officials say
A military ID is an acceptable alternative to the REAL ID, which is now required for passengers boarding domestic flights in the United States.

Pentagon & Congress
Lunday picked to serve as next Coast Guard commandant
The acting leader of the service was announced as President Donald Trump's pick to fill the top Coast Guard post permanently.
Workforce woes are top ‘strategic challenge’ for Navy, admiral says
Costs are rising throughout the Navy's shipbuilding budget: to train and recruit new workers, to bring in subcontractor support, and for materials.

All Marines can now take nearly 3 months of parental leave
Previously, secondary caregivers in the Marine Corps had received three weeks of parental leave.

New bill pushes to ensure South Carolina Marine base stays open
Parris Island, South Carolina, one of the oldest posts in the Corps, was designated for Marine recruit training in 1915.

Time to rock out: Elmo and friends help military families with stress
Routines are good, but sometimes veering from routine to spend a spontaneous moment with family can do wonders.

Military must find new ways to deal with medical personnel shortages
More virtual health care is likely to be an option.

Opinion
A letter to the next US president: Here’s how you can fix our military
It’s hard to imagine the NFL only picking players based on subjective recommendations. So why does the military?

Remains returned by North Korea in 2018 help identify missing soldier
Searchers found no remains immediately after the battle nor any evidence that enemy forces held the sergeant as a prisoner of war.

White House announces nominees to lead Navy in Asia and Middle East
They will still need to be approved by the Senate before taking the helms of the Navy's 7th and 5th fleets.

Super Bowl flyover will honor 50 years of women flyers in the Navy
The Navy will conduct a pregame flyover with three tactical aircraft squadrons for Super Bowl LVII.
