Marines to merge air control jobs as new air defense tech comes onlineThe Marine Corps believes it can merge air control jobs as it combines the duties of two types of air operations centers.By Todd South16 hours ago
Minot AFB to receive $850 million for nuclear weapons upgradesMinot Air Force Base, North Dakota, is in line for a nuclear-sized upgrade as the Department of Defense plans to update its nuclear deterrence capability.By Michael Achterling, North Dakota Monitor7 days ago
Wearable device helps predict heat illness during intense trainingResearchers have measured more than 14,000 soldiers and Marines in recent years.By Todd South2 months ago
Navy introduces new robotics warfare ratingThe pool of sailors initially tapped for the Navy's new robotics rating will be "small and selective," according to the sea service.By Diana Stancy2 months ago
More pharmacy problems endanger future of VA’s health records systemFederal watchdogs warned that nearly 250,000 patients' medication records may contain mistakes because of conflicts with the new records software.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
Army fielding new helmet that protects against small arms fireThe new helmet gives added protection at the same weight of the current helmet.By Todd South3 months ago
Paperless enlisted promotion tests to roll out in FebruaryThe Air Force will start rolling out Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) exams in February.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown3 months ago
White House medical unit handed out pills to ineligible patientsA Pentagon watchdog found "severe and systemic" problems with the unit’s internal controls on medication, among other issues.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Pentagon plans to fix ‘chronically understaffed’ medical facilitiesWill bringing more medical providers — and patients — into military medical facilities help problems with access to care?By Karen Jowers3 months ago
Sig Sauer wants to be ‘the small arms company of the US military’The company won the handgun, rifle and automatic rifle, 6.8mm rifle contracts and is competing for the medium machine gun replacement.By Todd South3 months ago
Military to cover IVF for unmarried couples, single troops and moreA New York state lawsuit is prompting the changes.By Meghann Myers3 months ago
Secretive surveillance flights keep close watch on Russia and UkraineNATO policing of its airspace has ramped up since the Russian invasion of Ukraine almost two years ago.3 months ago