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The Senate Armed Services Committee has released a draft summary of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that seeks to kill the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) and revert to the previous Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT).
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The Commander of the 5th SFAB (Security Force Assistance Brigade), Col. Jonathan Chung, has been relieved of his command, while other officers within the brigade face ongoing investigations into their conduct. The events unfolded following a detailed investigation by Military.com, which shed light on systemic issues within the brigade and raised concerns about the conduct and performance of its leadership.
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Military retirees living in Turkey were notified that their access to US bases in the country will be terminated starting October 1st. This decision conveyed through a memorandum from Air Force Col. Calvin B. Powell, has sparked concerns among the small community of retirees living in the region.
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Retired Green Beret Michael R. Carmichael, a former Army Special Forces chief warrant officer and the founder of a nonprofit organization that supports veterans dealing with suicidal ideation, shared his perspective on the presence of identity politics in the military. Carmichael contended that this growing tendency weakens the unity essential for fulfilling the primary objective of safeguarding the nation.
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Military families stationed at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state are facing persistent challenges with their on-base housing, including issues with mold, rodents, and more. Despite the implementation of the Tenant Bill of Rights and efforts to improve housing conditions, families continue to grapple with inadequate living conditions and a lack of effective remedies.
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In an ongoing battle to curb price gouging by military contractors, lawmakers once again target the issue with renewed enthusiasm. A bipartisan group of legislators has reintroduced the Stop Price Gouging the Military Act, spearheaded by Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative John Raymond Garamendi.
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Two Canadian military members were killed when a Canadian air force helicopter crashed into the Ottawa River. Two other Canadian service members have been recovered from the crash and are currently hospitalized, according to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
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Major General Kenneth Kamper, the commanding general of Fort Sill in Oklahoma, has been relieved of his command following allegations of violating base hunting rules. The termination comes after Kamper’s suspension earlier this year and a subsequent investigation into the alleged violations, which reportedly occurred on the military installation.
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In a recent event commemorating Pride Month at the Pentagon, senior Defense Department leaders sounded the alarm on the increasing number of state laws that target the LGBTQ community, warning that this trend is harming the armed forces.
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A military whistle-blower has come forward to publicly disclose the existence of a secret UFO retrieval program within the United States. David Charles Grusch, a decorated Air Force veteran and former combat officer, has shed light on what he claims is a covert operation that has been ongoing for decades.
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A bipartisan group of local congressmen has come together to show their support for the Healthcare Fairness for Military Families Act. This bill aims to address a longstanding disparity in healthcare coverage for military families, specifically regarding the age at which adult children can remain on their parent’s health insurance policies.
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The tranision from Bragg to Liberty has sparked mixed reactions within the military community, with some readily embracing it, others not warming up to the idea, and some not giving a sh-t.
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