USS Stout helps injured cargo ship crew memberThe hurt crew member had suffered injuries from a hot fuel oil spill.By Diana Stancy2 days ago
US military pier in Gaza to cost $320 million, Pentagon estimatesThe U.S. and Israel have said they hope to have the mobile pier in place and operations underway by early May.By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press6 days ago
How US Navy leaders see power evolving at ‘dawn of the information age’The U.S. Navy championed digital weaponry as the decider of future fights in its inaugural cyber strategy, published in November.By Colin Demarest2 months ago
DOD ‘slow rolling’ fair special pays for Guard, Reserve, advocates sayPentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention.By Davis Winkie3 months ago
Directed-energy weapons need full Pentagon commitment, industry saysAt least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. military, according to the National Defense Industrial Association.By Colin Demarest3 months ago
Amid Red Sea clashes, Navy leaders ask: Where are our ship lasers?“We’re 10 years down the road, and we still don’t have something we can field?”By Colin Demarest, Megan Eckstein and Geoff Ziezulewicz3 months ago
VA hopes to convince tech workers that public service matters Leaders lament that the tech industry does not have a history of public service in career choices.By Leo Shane III4 months ago
Pentagon to install rooftop solar panels as part of clean energy planThe Pentagon is one of 31 government sites receiving grants as part of a Biden administration plan to promote energy conservation and clean energy.4 months ago
US to announce fresh weapons aid for Ukraine as Congress is stalledThe latest weapons package will be provided through presidential drawdown authority, or PDA, which pulls weapons from existing U.S. stockpiles.By Lolita C. Baldor5 months ago
US, allies in talks on naval task force to protect shipping in Red SeaAfter three vessels were struck by missiles, the White House said the U.S. may establish a naval task force to escort commercial ships in the Red Sea.By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press5 months ago
VA workers face more mandatory overtime amid record claims processingThe backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year.By Leo Shane III5 months ago
Federal aid to veteran-owned small businesses grew in FY23The number of veterans receiving aid to start their own companies has risen significantly over the last three years.By Leo Shane III6 months ago