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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).
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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.
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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.
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Afghan Soldiers who fought with US military seek legal immigration status
Afghan soldiers who risked lives serving alongside US troops fight to stay in country as two-year humanitarian parole status is set to expire in August
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US military targets āvulnerableā groups with recruitment ads
Critics have raised concerns about ethics of targeting vulnerable groups with military recruitment ads
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Female Army officer faces allegations of sexual assault, harassment
First female Army officer to lead Security Force Assistance Brigade battalion accused of forcefully kissing one male subordinate, grabbing another below belt
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Army fitness test remains a gender bender
Work is underway for different fitness test, not related to current standards
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Military maintenance backlog leads to unused funds
GAO report highlights urgent need for DoD to address backlog of deferred maintenance projects
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Global military spending reaches all-time high of $2.24 trillion in 2022
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), an independent Swedish think tank, has revealed that global military spending reached an all-time high of $2.24 trillion in 2022, marking the eighth consecutive year of growth. This represents an increase of 3.7 percent in real terms from the previous year, with the largest spike coming from Europe, which saw a 13 percent year-on-year increase, its steepest rise in at least 30 years.
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Australia's new defense strategy
Australia has announced plans to take a more assertive military stance to deter conflict in the Indo-Pacific region. The new defense strategy comes as concerns grow over China's aggressive territorial claims and military build-up in the South China Sea.
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Armored vehicles involved in crash on Bavarian highway injures seven soldiers
Cause of accident is under investigation, unclear if armored vehicles involved belonged to German armed forces or U.S. military.
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Overseas deployments reach highest levels, Army faces retention challenges
Current operational tempo takes toll on soldiers, with many experiencing high levels of stress and burnout
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