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Troops’ personal data can be purchased for pennies, researchers find
Researchers were able to buy the personal information of thousands of service members, veterans and their families.
The Pentagon has spent 23% of its COVID-19 response funds. Congress is asking why not more.
The Pentagon has spent less than a quarter of the $10.6 billion Congress gave it in March to protect military personnel and marshal American industry to procure face masks, ventilators and other products hospitals need in their fight against the coronavirus.
By Joe Gould
Marines and sailors 3D print protective gear following outbreak of COVID-19 on Okinawa
U.S. Forces Japan announced Wednesday a Japan-wide public health emergency over COVID-19. According to the World Health Organization, there are 8,100 confirmed cases of COVID-19 across Japan.
By Shawn Snow
Recruits at boot camp getting some extra personal space over COVID-19 concerns
Spaced out bunks adds a little bit of extra room for maneuvering for heavy-eyed recruits scrambling early in the morning to get on line as the drill instructor readies recruits for morning chow and follow-on training.
By Shawn Snow
Here’s one place to get help tackling your finances, when you’re ready
New DoD website pulls together information you need to make the most of your benefits.
By Karen Jowers
For the love of OPSEC, put your phone away
Lectures of personal electronics use and operational security continue to fall on deaf ears.
By Jon Simkins
Off-duty Marine law enforcement now allowed conceal carry personal firearms on Corps’ bases
Active duty military police, criminal investigators, and Marine Corps law enforcement program police officers can now conceal carry personally owned weapons while on base.
By Philip Athey
New in 2020: Planks on the Marine PFT — and how the Corps will try to stay the most fit branch
The Corps has no plans to rest on its fitness laurels next year.
By Philip Athey
Defense Department to tighten data security after settlement with veterans group
A web site used to verify military status was open to potential identity thieves and scammers, advocates charge.
This veteran-owned company trains some of the best protection dogs in the world
Originally founded in Kenya as Ridgeback USA, Svalinn offers civilian customers some of the most highly-trained canines in the world for personal protection and companionship.
By Ian D'Costa
The Army is testing out this super-short carbine for the soldier of 2025
The Maxim Defense PDX will be part of the Maneuver Center of Excellence-sponsored Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment in 2020.
By Staff