Marine training chief wants to ‘let NCOs loose’ with more drone accessThe Marines’ new Attack Drone Team is tackling the challenge of turning drones into weapons. And they want to get more personnel in on the action.By Hope Hodge Seck11 days ago
Pentagon jobs cuts delay plans to expand assault, suicide preventionDefense Department personnel cuts will delay plans to hire at least 1,000 more civilians for prevention work within the military, officials said.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press13 days ago
Navy petty officer awarded for showdown with Somali piratesThe boatswain’s mate, who grew up in Egypt, was awarded for his gutsy role in responding to a pirate attack on a commercial tanker in the Gulf of Aden.By Hope Hodge Seck4 weeks ago
Marine Corps introduces drone attack teamThe Marine Corps created the team in response to the rising use of unmanned aerial vehicles in international conflicts.By Riley Ceder5 weeks ago
VA secretary emphasizes reforms, accountability for federal workforceIn his first public address to a veterans group, Doug Collins outlined plans to broaden VA benefits and cut back bureaucracy.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
VA benefits won’t be halted under White House funding freeze orderWhite House officials said VA financial assistance programs do not violate rules banning diversity and inclusion efforts.By Leo Shane III3 months ago