NEWS & EVENTS

Most National Guard Troops Deployed in Fight Against the Coronavirus Now on Federal Orders Stars and Stripes For weeks, National Guard members have stood on the front lines of the coronavirus fight and now the majority of the 36,750 troops deployed in every state and...

A-10 Will Remain in Fleet Through 2040s Despite Planned Cuts By John A. Tirpak The Air Force's future close air support portfolio will include seven squadrons of A-10s into the 2040s, along with light attack aircraft in partnership with some countries, but these...

National Guard Looks Out for Members’ Benefits During Pandemic By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory President Donald Trump’s decision to greenlight 31-day orders for Guard personnel combating the COVID-19 pandemic is crucial to getting them benefits on par with their...

Guard Members, Spouses: Sound Off on How You’re Coping with COVID-19 By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory The COVID-19 Military Support Initiative—a joint program of the military nonprofits Blue Star Families and Association of Defense Communities—recently launched a poll to...

The Defense Department has announced expanded Commissary The Defense Department has announced expanded Commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access for Veterans on Jan. 1 and established a standard for physical access to military installations.

Army to Take Closer Look at Battalion Commanders Army officers hoping to take command of battalions will now be required to attend a five-day assessment that will measure physical aptitude and written and verbal communication skills. The program also includes an...

Senate Confirms Barrett as Next Air Force Secretary The Senate on Oct. 16 voted 85-7 to confirm Barbara Barrett as the Air Force’s new secretary, about five months since the service’s last permanent secretary left the post. She will take over as the Air Force’s top...

ANG Command Chief “Cautiously Optimistic” on Suicide Prevention Effort The Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air National Guard says he’s “cautiously optimistic” about the effect recent suicide prevention discussions are having across the Guard force, as the...

Milley’s First Message as Chairman Emphasizes Joint Force Development Army Gen. Mark Milley, in his first message to service members as the new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, outlined his key priorities of increasing readiness and ensuring the military...

Milley Sworn in as 20th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark Milley on Sept. 30 became the 20th chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, taking over for retiring Marine Corps Gen. Joseph Dunford. Milley, who had served as the chief of staff of the Army...