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Paychecks for Junior Enlisted Troops Are Better than 90% of Civilian Peers, Report SaysJunior enlisted troops bring home more pay than most civilians with similar experience, according to a new report released by the Pentagon....
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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U.S. Submarine Awarded for National Security Missions in 'Hostile' WatersA United States nuclear-powered submarine was awarded for conducting missions vital to national security in the "hostile and challenging" waters of the Western Pacific Ocean....
By Tom Shugart
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Hegseth’s Views on Women in Combat Expected to Face Scrutiny at Senate HearingAs Pete Hegseth faces the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday during his confirmation hearing to lead the Defense Department, his divisive views on women serving in com...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Surge of Female Enlistments Helped Drive Army Success in Reaching 2024 Recruiting GoalLast year marked the first time in several years that the Army achieved its ambitious recruiting goals -- primarily due to an increase in female recruits, according to interna...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Opinions of Lower-Ranking Troops Could Soon Be Considered in Officer PromotionsThe troops that officers command may soon get the chance to weigh in on their supervisors’ promotion board process, a chance for junior officers and even enlisted troops to we...
By Taren Sylvester
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Bronze Stars, Like Those Hegseth Earned, Are Common Among Military OfficersFor many military officers who serve in war zones, Bronze Stars are akin to a pass or fail, said Jason Dempsey, a former Army officer who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and is...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski & Dr. Jason Dempsey
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Air Force's New Deployment Model Sparks Criticism, Staffing Concerns at BasesSome Air Force officials are concerned by the service's innovative deployment model, a new government watchdog report revealed, with some wing and command leaders saying the i...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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How Generals and Admirals Get Promoted Now and How That May Change Under TrumpHow the U.S. military chooses and promotes its generals and admirals — the highest-ranking officers in the military — rarely gets attention. That changed this month with repor...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Trump Says He Wants to Get Rid of “Woke” Generals. He Can.A chief campaign promise from President-elect Donald Trump — which has also been echoed by his secretary of defense pick Pete Hegseth — centers on getting rid of military gene...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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‘Profound Fear and Anxiety Among Women in Uniform’: Pentagon Reacts to Allegations Against HegsethThe release of a police report with graphic details of sexual assault allegations against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be Defense secretary, is stok...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Thousands of Women Serve in Combat Roles. Pentagon Nominee Hegseth Says They Shouldn’t.If confirmed by the Senate, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon could mean upheaval for the careers of thousands of women serving in the military. ... "Th...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Could Military Orders Via Tweet Return In Trump’s Second Term?When Donald Trump begins his second term as president in January, national security law experts predict he may return to his old habit of issuing orders to the military via so...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Hegseth’s Combat Experience May Come in Handy After Surprise Pentagon PickIf confirmed by the Senate, Mr. Hegseth must construct a complex web of relationships within the Pentagon — to his immediate subordinates inside the Office of Secretary of Def...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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What Military Personnel Policies Could Change Under President TrumpWhen President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, he may quickly reverse military policies regarding abortion and transgender service members, though recent pushes in...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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DoD Program Makes It Easier to Enlist with ADHD, Asthma, Other Medical ConditionsMore than 5,600 people with previously disqualifying medical conditions have been allowed to enlist in the military without having to get a waiver under a pilot program, a def...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Army Ups Recruiting Goal to 61,000 Soldiers in 2025, an 11% JumpThe Army will shoot to recruit 61,000 new soldiers in fiscal year 2025, Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth announced Monday, an increase of 6,000 recruits after two recen...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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The Army Is Giving All Soldiers a $240 Special Pay While DeployedSoldiers will now see $240 per month in a new special duty pay when they are on deployments, Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth announced Monday. Soldiers on an “operatio...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Navy Plans Better Fitting, More Functional Uniforms for Women SailorsAs the number of female service members has increased over the years, the military branches have invested money in research and development to better tailor uniforms and body ...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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Pentagon Updates Guidance for Protecting Military Personnel from ‘Blast Overpressure’The U.S. Defense Department is going to require cognitive assessments for all new recruits as part of a broader effort to protect troops from brain injuries resulting from exp...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
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U.S. Army Wants Relieved Anti-Vaccine Soldiers Back as Recruitment Woes LoomThe US Army wants to re-enlist soldiers who were discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccines as the service grapples with increasing recruitment challenges. According to a repor...
By Katherine L. Kuzminski
