In one instance, funds were spent to investigate a sinkhole, according to a recent Defense Department Inspector General report. It remains unclear whether Australian Lt. Cmdr. Adam Klyne needed a no-shave chit for that beard. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation. Dec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program. The first TR-3 F-35's initial checkout flight comes as the Joint Program Office hunts for a way to accelerate deliveries, perhaps using interim software. Apart from defeating torpedoes with torpedoes (yes, you read that right), the Navy is also improving its safety gear. Here's what you need to know about the open seasons for Tricare, dependent care spending accounts, and dental and vision plans. Open season, from Nov. 13 through Dec. 12, is the time to make changes to your Tricare coverage. Some costs may rise this year. The 12-year-old program has cultivated a massive database of genetic information for health researchers. A submarine community reorganization is allowing greater focus on submarine sustainment, weapons production and new capabilities like Project Overmatch. Load More