Face Masks Now Mandatory Almost Everywhere on Military Bases A sweeping new order issued by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III makes face masks mandatory at all times.
'Beijing Biden Is Not My President:' Troops' Social Media Posts in Spotlight After Capitol Riots Much of the organization for the protest that preceded the Capitol attack occurred on social media.
SecDef Gives Military Services 60 Days to Hold Stand-Down on Extremism in the Ranks Defense Secretary Austin ordered the stand-down in a meeting with all the military service secretaries and service chiefs.
Active-Duty Troops May Help with Nationwide COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution The Defense Department received a request from FEMA to assist with President Joe Biden's effort to bolster vaccinations.
Satisfaction with Military Moves Went Up Despite Pandemic, DoD Says U.S. Transportation Command is still instituting changes to improve service in 2021.
Our Call to the New Administration: Put Military Families First The issues military families experience have been exacerbated by 20 years of continuous war and now the pandemic.
DoD to Investigate Special Operations' Compliance with War Crimes Laws The Pentagon's Inspector General is taking a look at DoD efforts to prevent war crimes.
In 1st Message, New SecDef Lloyd Austin Cites Pandemic Control as DoD Priority In the message to the Defense Department, Austin said he was honored to serve again.
It's Official: Lloyd Austin Is the First Black Defense Secretary Austin tweeted immediately following his confirmation that he's proud to be the first African American to hold the position.
Troops Still Await Action on Military Transgender Policy After Flurry of Executive Orders President Joe Biden has promised to overturn a Pentagon policy limiting the service of transgender individuals.
Air Force Conducting Service-Wide Inspections of Sig Sauer M18 Pistol After Airman's Death The entire Air Force is doing a service-wide inspection of the M18 handgun after a Security Forces airman suddenly died last...
Coast Guard Loopholes Could Be Linked to Miami Barge Crash, Maritime Experts Say If a commercial tugboat is under 26 feet, it is subject to fewer requirements and restrictions, a retired ferry, barge and...
The Army Reserve Is Gutting Aviation Units. Thousands of Soldiers Are Being Left in the Lurch. Thousands of Army Reserve soldiers are being forced to scramble for new assignments after the service abruptly ordered the...
Quick Thinking by Rookie Seaman Saves Drowning 97-Year-Old During Coast Guard Festival A 97-year-old man who lost his balance and fell around 6 feet into the Grand River is expected to make a full recovery...
Navy Leader Confirmed by Senate After Half-Year Vacancy After nearly half a year without a Senate-confirmed uniformed leader, the Navy has a new top admiral.