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In a First, Public Health Officers Receive DoD Humanitarian Medal
Members of the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps received the Humanitarian Service Medal for hurricane response.
Army Touts High Deployability Rate of Generals Despite 2016 Data
The U.S. Army said Tuesday that more than 97 percent of its generals are currently deployable.
Man Arrested in Fatal Shooting of Army Captain Near Downtown Colorado Springs
Police believe the suspect was high on methamphetamines at the time of the murder, according to an arrest affidavit.
Navy Secretary: Cyber Officers May Be Allowed in at Higher Ranks
The Navy and Marine Corps need to attract the right "brain power" when it comes to cybersecurity professionals, Spencer said.
The Military's Officer Promotion System May See Major Shake-Up
The sometimes-rigid officer promotion system could see major shake-ups after Congress approved a series of reforms.
World War I Commemoration will Take Fresh Look at Gen. Pershing
Stern and tough on subordinates, Pershing oversaw the building of a peacetime army of 220,000 to a wartime force of 2 million...
The Navy Is Making It Tougher to Earn a Surface-Warfare Officer Pin
The Navy announced sweeping changes to the surface-warfare officer, or SWO, qualification rules this week.
How To Become a Naval Officer
A Navy officer must be able to assume a variety of duties at sea, in the air and ashore. Officers must be physically fit, at...
Military Officer Rank Structure
Officers are leaders, but to understand the extent of their leadership experience, employers should be familiar with the pay...
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A Marine Called on the Commandant to Fix the Corps' Identity Crisis. Here's His Response
The commandant's vision is that Marines will be trained and equipped as a naval expeditionary force.
Navy Identifies Sailor Lost at Sea from Carrier Lincoln
Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Slayton Saldana was reported overboard July 17.
Here's the New Marine Corps Weapon that Just Destroyed an Iranian Drone
The Marine Corps' Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System, known as LMADIS, jammed an Iranian drone.
US Accuses Venezuela Jet of Aggressive Action over Caribbean
The U.S. Southern Command said that Venezuela's action demonstrates reckless behavior by President Nicolás Maduro.
New Military Suicide Report May Revive Debate Over Gun Restrictions
A new DoD report shows that military personnel consistently use their own personal weapons when ending their lives.