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Marines draw new policy line: ‘We will not separate families’
Marine Corps officials are getting more explicit about a policy that inspired the creation of a coordinator role for dual-military married couples.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Military families overseas scrambling as U.S. dog travel rules change
Some airlines are no longer allowing dogs to be shipped on the same flight with their owners back to the states due to new U.S. CDC rules.
By Karen Jowers
Delivery of AM General’s first Joint Light Tactical Vehicles delayed
The initial Joint Light Tactical Vehicles from AM General are delayed by six months as production shifts from Oshkosh Defense and improvements are made.
By Jen Judson
Virginia lawmakers restore military tuition program funding, for now
Legislators repealed changes to a college financial aid program for military families and allocated $90 million to it for the next two years.
By Charlotte Renee Woods, Virginia Mercury
Navy missile intercepts target using Army’s new missile defense radar
The Navy's SM-6 missile intercepted a target in a test during Valiant Shield using the Army's new missile defense radar and battle command system.
By Jen Judson
Military, veterans can stream Paris Olympics coverage for free
Those in all service branches can stream NBCUniversal's coverage through a partnership with AAFES.
By Karen Jowers
Armenia launches military drills with US amid souring ties with Russia
The move reflects Armenia's efforts to strengthen ties with the U.S. and other Western allies amid strained relations with old ally Russia.
By Avet Demourian
Looking for a mental health provider? Tricare’s directory may not help
Auditors posed as military beneficiaries and made covert calls to see if Tricare's mental health care providers were reachable and available as advertised.
By Karen Jowers
Meal, Ready-to-Bulk? Pentagon urged to add creatine to MREs
The gains-based recommendation will now await a Senate decision in order to become law.
Bill would expand military death benefits for families of ROTC cadets
It would also expand Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance for those in the Delayed Entry Program.
Pentagon postpones Army exercise amid diplomatic tensions with Georgia
The change of plan comes as Georgia faces accusations that the country is trending toward authoritarianism and strengthening its relationship with Russia.
By Zamone Perez