Top stories Some key positions in military quality-of-life programs are exempt from the department's hiring freeze.
The badges will recognize proficiency in mariner operations at three different levels of skill and proficiency in mountaineering operations.
The Army's new process conducts reviews to identify old requirements that should be taken off the books.
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Republican leaders in Congress are recommending the Pentagon cut $377.35 million worth of climate change initiatives and allocate that money elsewhere.
Officials are considering cutting troops deployed to the base by up to half, as no migrants are detained there and the program has faced legal challenges.
In this op-ed, the author argues the Army’s outdated body composition policies are quietly eroding the readiness, health and performance of the force.
In other news Republican leaders are concerned about rumored plans to scale back American military involvement in Europe and Japan.
The soldier has been charged for allegedly using a fraudulent pie business called “Granny’s Delight” to obtain COVID-related business relief loans.
A grainy image (it’s always a grainy image) of an object downed by an F-22 over Canada's Yukon territory has aviation (and UFO) enthusiasts chattering.
The Air Force just dropped some special edition football uniforms and they are certifiably fire.
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