DOD civilian satisfaction scores drop sharply in independent 2025 survey
Defense Department civilian employee satisfaction and engagement scores declined markedly in 2025, according to an independent survey released last week by the nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service. The Partnership’s Public Service Viewpoint Survey — conducted after the Office of Personnel Management canceled the statutorily required...
34th ‘Rude Rams’ named top 2025 Air Force fighter squadron
A U.S. Air Force fighter squadron that played a large role in the Trump administration’s 2025 operations targeting Houthi militants in Yemen was recognized as the top fighter squadron in the whole force. The 338th Fighter Wing’s 34th Fighter Squadron, known as the “Rude Rams”...
Pentagon confirms elements from the 82nd Airborne Division to deploy to the Middle East
Elements from the 82nd Airborne Division headquarters and a brigade combat team will deploy to the Middle East, the Pentagon confirmed in a statement Wednesday. “We can confirm elements of the 82nd Airborne Division HQs, some division enablers and the 1st BCT will be deploying...
Army raises maximum enlistment age to 42
In a sweeping change to its enlistment regulations, the Army has raised the maximum age for eligible recruits to 42, the service announced. Changes highlighted in the memo, which was distributed this week and will go into effect in April, also include the removal of...
US Army to demo first crew-free Black Hawk
The Army has taken a step toward pilot-optional flight, receiving its first Black Hawk helicopter equipped with autonomy systems that allow it to fly without a human crew. The service received the aircraft, designated H-60Mx, and said the Black Hawk variant will begin rigorous testing...
National Guard mobilized as Hawaii battles worst flooding in 20 years
Search-and-rescue teams from the National Guard are fanning out across Hawaii, where a powerful storm has destroyed hundreds of homes and buried roads in red volcanic mud. Hawaii’s Governor Josh Green declared on Saturday that he was mobilizing 195 soldiers and airmen to aid communities....
