Defense Department

Sexual Assaults Doubled At West Point

  By Debbie Gregory. For the fourth year in a row,  sexual assault reports increased at the U.S. Military Academy…

7 years ago

DoD’s “This Is Your Military” Program Aims to Bridge Civilian-Military Divide

By Debbie Gregory. The Defense Department program called “This Is Your Military” is trying to bridge the military-civilian gap. The…

7 years ago

Pentagon Plans Changes to Post-9/11 GI Bill Transferability

By Debbie Gregory. While most people know that the GI Bill is administered and paid for through the Department of…

7 years ago

Service-related PTSD Disability Claims have Tripled in the Last Decade

  By Debbie Gregory. More than 20 percent of veterans receiving federal disability are suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, a…

7 years ago

Pentagon Waves Payback From California National Guard Members

By Debbie Gregory. The Department of Defense will allow 17,092 California National Guard members to keep more than $190 million…

8 years ago
Mattis Picks Two Navy Rear Admirals as Top AidesMattis Picks Two Navy Rear Admirals as Top Aides

Mattis Picks Two Navy Rear Admirals as Top Aides

By Debbie Gregory. Defense Secretary James Mattis has named retired Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Sweeney, who served with him previously…

8 years ago
Easier Medical Care Access for Mil Families ExpectedEasier Medical Care Access for Mil Families Expected

Easier Medical Care Access for Mil Families Expected

By Debbie Gregory. Thanks to changes in the annual defense department bill, passed by both the House and Senate, military…

8 years ago
Dunford Outlines Military StrategyDunford Outlines Military Strategy

Dunford Outlines Military Strategy

By Debbie Gregory. Change is coming at strategic levels in the Defense Department, according to Gen. Joseph Dunford , the…

8 years ago
This Is The Future Of The Air Force ReserveThis Is The Future Of The Air Force Reserve

This Is The Future Of The Air Force Reserve

By Debbie Gregory. On July 15, 2016, Lt. Gen. Maryanne Miller was named commander of the Air Force Reserve. She…

8 years ago
DoD’s Proposed 2017 Budget Comes in at $583 BillionDoD’s Proposed 2017 Budget Comes in at $583 Billion

DoD’s Proposed 2017 Budget Comes in at $583 Billion

By Debbie Gregory. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter submitted a proposed $583 billion Defense Department budget for 2017 that focuses…

9 years ago