Military Report

New High-Tech GI Bill Program Coming Soon

A new pilot program from the Department of Veterans Affairs aims to help student veterans enroll in non-traditional programs that teach high-tech skills.

VA Touts Health Record Access for iPhone Users

Veterans using VA health care will soon be able to easily access their medical data using their iPhone's built-in Health Records app.

Task Force Backs Merger of Exchange, Commissary Systems

A report recommends that the Defense Commissary Agency and the military's three separate exchange services be consolidated under a single resale enterprise.

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Survey Finds Toxic Conditions in Military Housing

A new poll of military families living in base housing found that more than half of respondents said they had negative experiences living in privately managed housing.

VA's 2019 Golden Age Games Applications to Open Soon

Applications will open Feb. 25 for the 2019 National Veterans Golden Age Games, scheduled to take place June 5-10 in Anchorage, Alaska.

Army Command to Realign

The Army's Installation Management Command will realign under Army Materiel Command as one of its major subordinate commands March 1.

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New App Helps Soldiers Access Personnel Records

A new mobile app for the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A) will let soldiers access their own personnel records on a smartphone or tablet.

Don't Waste Your $0 Down VA Loan Benefit

The VA Loan Benefit is now worth up to $484k financing. Take advantage of this great benefit and lock in a low rate for as little as $0 down.

Air Force Fixes Active-Duty Maintainer Shortage, SecAF Says

The U.S. Air Force has fixed one of its lingering job shortages — active-duty maintainers.

Marine Base Issues Drone Order

Marine Corps Base Camp Butler in Japan has issued a new base order regarding the use of privately owned unmanned aircraft systems.

Air Force Misconduct Probe Database Now Tracks Junior Officers

The Air Force has quietly expanded a database used to keep tabs on airmen under investigation to include all of its officer ranks

Understand Tricare's Dental Options

National Children's Dental Health Month is a perfect time to learn about Tricare's Dental Program.

Wreck of WWII Aircraft Carrier Hornet Discovered

The wreck of the World War II aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8) has been discovered off the Solomon Islands.

Are You the VA's Next Deputy Policy Officer?

The VA is looking for candidates to serve as the Deputy Chief Policy and Planning Officer (DCO) at the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).

Military Mulls Medical Personnel Cuts Even as Suicide Rates Rise

The Defense Department is weighing the option of cutting thousands of uniformed medical personnel, including psychologists and other mental-health professionals.

Combat Aviation Brigade Gets New Electronic Flight Bags

The Army's 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade is transitioning to paperless cockpits.

Marines Announce Aviation Award Recipients

The Marine Corps has announced the 2019 recipients of the Marine Corps Aviation Association John Glenn Squadron Marine Aviation Acquisition Awards.

Air Force Promotes Health Behaviors Survey

The Air Force is encouraging troops to participate in an online survey on health-related behaviors that is set to conclude Feb. 28.

Marines Debut New Recruiting Tool

The Marine Corps has rolled out a new mobile platform that recruiters can use to track applicants from first meeting to when they leave boot camp and enter the fleet.

New Public Safety Network Coming to Navy Bases

The Navy plans to start using the public safety broadband network FirstNet across installations and special areas in the U.S.