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The Army wants to see more ‘creativity’ from special operations forces
The new general atop 1st Special Forces Command has a unique background and perspective on where spec ops may go next.
By Davis Winkie
Troops who refused COVID vaccines still could face punishment
Individuals could face discipline or dismissal for failing to follow orders.
Pentagon pops off on link between poppy seeds, positive drug tests
The guidance will be updated as more information and research data becomes available.
By Zamone Perez
Army’s parental leave policy will mirror private sector more closely
The Army was the last to release its updated policy following a directive issued by the Pentagon.
By Zamone Perez
Bigger military bonuses might be on the way to help with recruiting, retention
The year 2022 was publicly dubbed the military's "most challenging recruiting year” in decades.
Sluggish military recruiting worries Congress
Military officials called this year the most difficult for recruiting they can remember.
Pay raises for thousands of military employees under new federal worker minimum wage
About 56,000 civilian military employees and almost 10,000 VA workers will benefit from the change.
Troops who refuse COVID vaccines won’t be guaranteed veterans benefits, officials warn
Local commanders will decide whether to give other-than-honorable dismissals to individuals who refuse the vaccine.
Biden’s Pentagon nominees: More diverse and more of them
Eight months into President Joe Biden’s first year as commander-in-chief, he’s making good on a campaign pledge to form an administration that would “look like America,” selecting for the Defense Department top officials meant to reflect the country’s diversity.
By Joe Gould