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Trump signs shipbuilding order as Navy leaders call for 381-ship fleet

The new policy aims to revitalize a U.S. shipbuilding industry that has fallen well behind production levels of its rivals from Beijing.

DOD civilians get extension of shopping benefit in 16 commissaries

DOD civilians will be able to shop in these 16 commissaries through Dec. 31.

How far will DOD take privatization on military bases?

New DOD guidance has left some military advocates wondering just how far officials will go with privatizing programs and services on installations.

Opinion

It’s time for a reckoning at Defense Health Agency over Tricare

Without accountability in Tricare management, the failed contract transition will continue to unravel benefits, the author of this op-ed argues.

DOD issues guidance to advance civilian workforce overhaul

DOD civilian employee roles that do not facilitate "lethality" should be assessed for restructuring or elimination, the memo states.

Handheld counter-drone devices headed to deploying Marine units

The handheld device will likely go to Marine Expeditionary Units and Marine Littoral Regiments first.

What Marine Corps aviation has in store over the next five years

Among developments, Marine aviators should see more F-35s, upgraded MV-22 Ospreys, more cargo aircraft and data-enabled predictive maintenance.

Troops need better health care access, top enlisted tell lawmakers

Funding shortages and Tricare contract problems continue to plague the military health care system, senior enlisted leaders told lawmakers.

Back to 13-Marine squads and a new company for infantry battalions

Squads had grown to 15 Marines during infantry battalion experiments in recent years.

Top Marine’s deployment plans face familiar wrinkle: Inert Navy ships

Amphibious ships have fallen below a readiness rate of 50% due to maintenance and procurement backlogs.