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US Navy reiterates social media limits for sailors and Marines

U.S. Navy and Marine Corps service members were reminded to stray from engaging in partisan political activity on social media.

By Riley Ceder

7 days ago

Shipyards, military clinics exempted from Pentagon hiring freeze

Advocates praised defense leaders for excluding shipyard workers and other key readiness jobs from a department-wide hiring freeze.

By Leo Shane III

13 days ago

‘Forever chemicals’ detected in groundwater from 13 DoD sites in Gulf of Mexico

Groundwater from 13 Department of Defense sites in the Gulf of Mexico has been confirmed to contain high levels of "forever chemicals."

By Rachel Nostrant

3 years ago

Despite Army’s technology advances, some troops still struggle with internet access

Military officials say remote medical appointments and expanded online support services will only work if all troops have reliable access to the internet.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

All DoD security clearance holders are now subject to continuous vetting to keep them

Eventually, all periodic background checks will be replaced by an automated system that continuous scans databases and receives alerts from other agencies.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

After a harrowing year, the National Guard takes stock of its mental health

Officials don't believe that the stressors of 2020 contributed to the suicide numbers.

By Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Military suicides up 16 percent in 2020, but officials don’t blame pandemic

While the numbers jumped 15 percent over 2019, the rate went up 2-per-100,000.

By Meghann Myers

4 years ago

DoD, VA officials prep for a possible government shutdown later this week

Thousands of civilian Defense Department and VA civilian workers could be furloughed on Friday if lawmakers can't reach a deal on a budget extension.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Farewell, Bones: Air Force finishes latest round of B-1B bomber retirements

Retiring B-1B and B-2 bombers will make way for the new B-21 Raider over the next two decades.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

Afghan refugees ‘particularly vulnerable’ to human trafficking, DoD IG says

The IG is asking personnel to be on the lookout for signs of trafficking, as Afghan refugees are "particularly vulnerable."

By James R. Webb

4 years ago

Korean War soldier killed in 1950 buried after remains identified

Cpl. Walter Smead was laid to rest near his rural upstate New York hometown.

4 years ago

Nearly all new Air Force trainees are vaccinated against COVID-19, training boss says

“We’re off to a pretty good start," Webb said. "We just need to keep that momentum up over the upcoming weeks.”

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 years ago

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US Navy reiterates social media limits for sailors and Marines

U.S. Navy and Marine Corps service members were reminded to stray from engaging in partisan political activity on social media.

Shipyards, military clinics exempted from Pentagon hiring freeze

Advocates praised defense leaders for excluding shipyard workers and other key readiness jobs from a department-wide hiring freeze.

‘Forever chemicals’ detected in groundwater from 13 DoD sites in Gulf of Mexico

Groundwater from 13 Department of Defense sites in the Gulf of Mexico has been confirmed to contain high levels of "forever chemicals."

Despite Army’s technology advances, some troops still struggle with internet access

Military officials say remote medical appointments and expanded online support services will only work if all troops have reliable access to the internet.

All DoD security clearance holders are now subject to continuous vetting to keep them

Eventually, all periodic background checks will be replaced by an automated system that continuous scans databases and receives alerts from other agencies.

After a harrowing year, the National Guard takes stock of its mental health

Officials don't believe that the stressors of 2020 contributed to the suicide numbers.

Military suicides up 16 percent in 2020, but officials don’t blame pandemic

While the numbers jumped 15 percent over 2019, the rate went up 2-per-100,000.

DoD, VA officials prep for a possible government shutdown later this week

Thousands of civilian Defense Department and VA civilian workers could be furloughed on Friday if lawmakers can't reach a deal on a budget extension.

Farewell, Bones: Air Force finishes latest round of B-1B bomber retirements

Retiring B-1B and B-2 bombers will make way for the new B-21 Raider over the next two decades.

Afghan refugees ‘particularly vulnerable’ to human trafficking, DoD IG says

The IG is asking personnel to be on the lookout for signs of trafficking, as Afghan refugees are "particularly vulnerable."

Korean War soldier killed in 1950 buried after remains identified

Cpl. Walter Smead was laid to rest near his rural upstate New York hometown.

Nearly all new Air Force trainees are vaccinated against COVID-19, training boss says

“We’re off to a pretty good start," Webb said. "We just need to keep that momentum up over the upcoming weeks.”

Outlook on changes at the VA | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 3.29.25

Democratic Rep. says VA shouldn’t adopt ‘DOGE mentality’ in staff cuts

Will DOGE cuts at VA erase PACT Act staffing additions? A House VA leader weighs in

Congressman: No one wants a ‘Hunger Games’ for funding between vets’, civilian spending

3 soldiers confirmed dead after vehicle pulled from Lithuanian swamp

Confirmation hearing set on Trump’s pick for Joint Chiefs chairman

US Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions

US, Japan, Philippines stage naval drills in disputed South China Sea

Hegseth’s younger brother is serving in a key role inside the Pentagon