U.S. Navy Monitors Russia China Exercises Off Alaska 

The ships did not enter U.S. territorial waters. U.S. Navy destroyers monitored a flotilla of 11 Russian and Chinese ships conducting exercises for several off the coast of…

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Aviation Industry Taps Military Vets to Fill Job Openings

Airlines continue to experience pilot shortages. The U.S. aviation industry is facing a continued shortage of qualified pilots to fill ever-increasing job openings. The U.S. Bureau of Labor…

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U.S. Sending F-16s to Protect Shipping in Middle East 

Pentagon also considers increasing other military presence in the region. The U.S. Defense Department announced it is increasing its use of fighter jets to stop Iranians from seizing…

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Senate Bill Seeks to Keep U.S. in NATO

Unilateral presidential withdrawal would be prohibited.  A bipartisan group of senators has revived legislation proposing measures to prevent U.S. presidents from withdrawing from NATO without Senate approval. Senators…

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USAF Phasing Out Bonus Pay for Certain Special Duty Assignments

The branch is looking to reshape its incentive programs. The U.S. Air Force plans to rework its special duty assignment pay program in fiscal year 2024. While more…

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Defense Department to Launch Pre-K School Program in Japan

Program at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni expands access to early education in Defense Department schools. The Department of Defense has announced a pre-kindergarten program will open at…

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First Lady Delivers Marine Corps Graduation Speech

She references military members of her family and offers graduates encouragement and gratitude. First Lady Jill Biden spoke at the U.S. Marine Corp Graduation Ceremony on Friday at…

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Junior Enlisted Service Members May Receive Pay Raise

Congress takes steps to address financial challenges caused by inflation. House legislators recently proposed significant pay increases for junior enlisted service members, along with monthly bonuses to counter…

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Defense Reports Chinese Interceptions are Increasingly Dangerous

Air and ocean traffic has experienced “scores” of risky maneuvers in the South China Sea. The Department of Defense has reported seeing a steady increase in risky Chinese…

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U.S. Navy Inspection Survey Shows Worsening Material Conditions

Annual inspection report shows challenges and calls for improved maintenance and readiness. The Navy’s annual Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) report, revealed a slight decline in the…

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