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May 22, 2023

'Gender neutral' dress code adapted by DoD schools

The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) has announced a new “gender-neutral” student dress code. The policy change, set to take effect on July 1, applies to all DoDEA schools in the United States, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Pacific, and Europe.

May 17, 2023

Space Force commander is not keen on branch mission statement

In an internal memo sent on Monday, General B. Chance Saltzman, the chief of space operations for the Space Force, expressed his concerns about the service’s mission statement, stating that it fails to effectively summarize its role and importance to national security. Obtained by Military.com, the memo highlighted Saltzman’s frustration and his belief that many members of the Space Force would struggle to recall the mission statement because it is “too long and cumbersome”.

May 13, 2023

Schumer responds to White Nationalism comments from AL Sen.

The US Senate leader, Chuck Schumer, has clapped back at Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville’s recent remarks defending white nationalists in the military, calling them “utterly revolting”.

May 12, 2023

Army’s new rehab plan for Arlington military horses

The United States Army has announced a new rehabilitation plan for its working military horses stationed at Arlington National Cemetery. The plan comes after a long-standing concern for the well-being of the animals that have served the country with distinction for years.

May 11, 2023

Leaky Jack Teixeira more disturbed that once thought

Airman First Class Jack Teixeira, famously accused of leaking dozens of classified documents to a gaming Discord, is also a prolific online racist with a history of posting violent remarks across the Internet.

May 11, 2023

Navy’s ‘Bill Of Rights’ to improve barracks life for enlisted types

The United States Navy is introducing a new “Bill of Rights and Responsibilities” to improve the living conditions of enlisted sailors residing in barracks. According to a release from Steven Drumm, Director of Navy Housing for the Commander, Naval Installations Command, the Navy is committed to providing high-quality accommodations to all sailors, especially those residing in unaccompanied housing.

May 09, 2023

Navy's botched record keeping forces doctors to extend service three years

Navy doctors are being forced to extend their service for up to three years as the result of another spectacular record keeping error by the US Navy.

May 09, 2023

Sergeant Major of the Army crashes Soldier's re-enlistment

The US Army’s top leaders, Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, and Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston, crashed a Soldier’s reenlistment ceremony.

May 06, 2023

Chinese and Laos troops hold joint military exercise in show of unity

China and Laos have just concluded a joint military exercise, marking the first such drill between the two nations in years. This exercise was held to strengthen their military partnership and to demonstrate a united front. It also comes amid heightened tensions between China and its neighboring countries over territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

May 05, 2023

DoD COLA policy may mean pay cuts for some troops

Overseas troops may soon face pay cuts as the Department of Defense calculates their cost of living adjustments (COLA).

May 04, 2023

Army fixes recruiting issues with additional training for recruiters

After the Army failed to meet its recruiting target by 15,000 in 2022, with another shortfall expected this year, Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis, the commanding General of Army Recruiting Command decided to revamp its recruiter training process.

May 02, 2023

Army grounds pilots after string of fatal crashes

Army General James McConville has directed that all pilots who are not engaged in essential missions undergo mandatory training before being allowed to resume flight operations. This comes after a spate of four fatal crashes resulting in several fatalities that occurred over a few weeks.