How to renew a DOD ID to keep unique benefits as a civilian
Reapply for the Next Generation USID card to retain some unique benefits after retirement.
By Connie Mabin
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Skip the trip: More military ID cardholders can now renew online
About 1 million military family members, retirees and others now benefit from the change.
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The accident happened in Yakima Training Area.
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Fort Carson soldier dies in Syria in ‘non-combat incident’
Spc. Alex J. Ram's death is under investigation.
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Former 2nd Infantry Division Artillery CSM convicted of abusive sexual contact
Sgt. Maj. Dustin Bice faces a reduction in rank and reprimand — but will he be allowed to retire?
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Army Alaska sergeant dies in his Fairbanks home, second in a month
Sgt. Christian Joseph D'Andrea's death remains under investigation, a spokesperson said.
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Army explores ‘exportable’ CTC rotations for training Pacific troops
Why go to JRTC when JRTC can come to you?
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More than 500K in the military community need to renew their expired ID cards soon
Also, no more ID cards for 10-year-old children, as DoD moves that eligibility to children ages 14 and older.
By Karen Jowers
Marne Division honors fallen soldier in special ceremony 103 years later
Because of an unknown error, 1st Lt. Thomas Reed Beasley's awards weren't given to his widow in 1918.
By Davis Winkie
Sergeant major faces court-martial over child sex abuse charges
The former senior enlisted leader of 4th Infantry Division Artillery faces court martial over multiple charges of sexual assault and indecent communications.
By Davis Winkie
Vietnam veteran’s long-lost military ID tag returned to his widow
The Purple Heart recipient's dog tag was found by an American citizen traveling in Russia, but it's unclear how it made it there.
More than 5 million military family members, retirees are getting new ID cards
The technology also sets the stage for the future when cardholders will be able to go online and get their ID card through the proper vetting process, without going to an ID office.
By Karen Jowers