Military Report

VA Won't Ramp Up Security After Rash of Suicides on Premises. Here's Why.

The VA's top suicide-prevention official said that added security could make matters worse in the effort to curb veteran suicides.

Military Exchanges Tune Out TV News Due to 'Divisive Political Nature'

Televisions in military food courts other common areas will no longer show news channels "due to their divisive political nature".

Lawmaker Renews Push to Get Vietnam-Era Airman Medal of Honor

A California lawmaker recently introduced legislation to upgrade an award for a Vietnam-era airman to the Medal of Honor.

VA Looks to Create Artificial Organs, Even Bones, With 3D Printing

The VA has launched an aggressive campaign to put 3D printers in many of its medical centers.

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The Coast Guard Is Giving Away 4 Historic Florida Keys Lighthouses

Ever wanted your very own lighthouse? The U.S. Coast Guard has a deal for you.

Army Launches Registry for Troops, Families with Housing-Related Health Issues

The Army has launched a health registry to track service members and families with illnesses or conditions that may be related to living in substandard military housing.

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Airmen Face Challenges Buying New OCP Uniforms

Airmen describe frustrations with trying to purchase the OCP uniform at military clothing stores and being refused.

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Shanahan Launches New Task Force on Military Sexual Assault

The DoD has created a sexual-assault task force to make recommendations on improving how the armed services handle and prosecute sex crimes.

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Commissary's Spring Sidewalk Program Offers Savings

The Defense Commissary Agency is hosting its annual spring sidewalks sales between April 16 and May 31, 2019, at most locations worldwide.

Incentives Aim to Reduce Pilot Attrition

The head of Army aviation is calling on the service to come up with ways to reduce a climbing pilot attrition rate. \

Damaged USS Fitzgerald Leaves Dry Dock After 15 Months of Repairs

A U.S. Navy destroyer is afloat again as an overhaul continues following a 2017 collision off Japan that killed seven sailors.

Dolphins from the USS Thresher Passed On

The Thresher dolphins, the submarine warfare qualification device worn by the late Lt. Cmdr. John Harvey, were passed on to Lt.j.g. Thomas M. Grubish at the Submarine Birthday Ball on April 13.

Army May Add More Security Measures to Online Systems

The Army is looking for alternatives to its current multi-factor authentication process in an effort to keep its online resources accessible while maintaining high security.

Oldest Military Units Conduct Joint Muster

In a tradition with its roots in 1637, the four oldest units in the National Guard conducted a traditional "muster" in Salem, Massachusetts, earlier this month.

Soldiers Save 4 After Plane Crash

Soldiers with the Alaska Army National Guard recently worked to save four people after a plane crashed about 35 miles northeast of Bethel, Alaska.

Soldiers in South Korea Awarded for Fighting Fire

Some troops attached to U.S. Forces Korea recently received certificates of commendation for their efforts to fight a historic wildfire that tore through the country.

Marine Diversity Office Changes Name

The Marine Corps is renaming the office that manages and oversees the diversity of the force.