Navigating the Pentagon’s social media rules amid the Israel-Hamas warWhile OPSEC remains a priority, the lines about what service members can and cannot post have become more blurred.By Sarah Sicard6 months ago
Democrats advance plan to force quick vote on military nominationsThe plan still needs support from Republican senators before the military leadership posts can be filled.By Leo Shane III6 months ago
House takes up progressive-led defense spending cuts this weekHouse progressives will have a few chances to hold down the defense budget this week, but it’s going to be an uphill fight.By Joe Gould3 years ago
Attacks on Joint Chiefs chairman are ‘ridiculously overblown,’ key Democrat saysHouse Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith says Gen. Mark Milley was just doing his job when he spoke to Chinese military leaders last year.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
OPM temporarily drops relocation requirements for special military spouse hiringThe new Office of Personnel Management regulation allows agencies to use military spouse special hiring authorities in a broader range of cases.By Jessie Bur3 years ago
Can the military boost recruitment by allowing more tattoos? A congressional panel wants Pentagon leaders to look into the issue.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
GI Bill reforms on track for fall semester, VA officials sayMore than 30 changes to GI Bill eligibility and payout rules were mandated by lawmakers late last year.By Leo Shane III3 years ago
Memo exempting Task Force Sinai leaders from alcohol limit was an ‘error,’ officials sayTask Force Sinai's leaders were initially exempt from the policy.By Davis Winkie3 years ago
You want to ditch the mask? Get vaxxed, says PentagonThe Pentagon is making another push to get more troops vaccinated.By Meghann Myers3 years ago
Airlines crack down on emotional support animals, limit use to service dogs only Flight crews were seldom fond of biting or bladder evacuation by animals that seem more suited for the Serengeti or Amazon rainforest.By Jon Simkins3 years ago
NORAD’s Canadian troops plan for a different holiday season at Peterson Air Force Base amid pandemicCanada's quarantine policy has meant that jetting home for a weekend isn’t an option for the Canadian troops at Peterson Air Force Base.By Tom Roeder, The Colorado Springs (Colo.) Gazette via the AP3 years ago
Army battalion commander under investigation for political social media postsLt. Col. Joseph Cannon faces an Army investigation for his Facebook posts.By Davis Winkie4 years ago