Terrorists granted paid accounts, blue checks on X: Report
Some U.S.-sanctioned groups associated with terrorist organizations were able to make money from the app, according to the Tech Transparency Project.
By Riley Ceder
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US Navy reiterates social media limits for sailors and Marines
U.S. Navy and Marine Corps service members were reminded to stray from engaging in partisan political activity on social media.
By Riley Ceder
New Army social media policy pushes stricter rules
One of the outcomes: Army leaders may no longer use personal social media accounts to release official DoD information.
The Army is struggling to stay out of the culture war
“We get criticized sometimes for being ‘woke.’ I’m not sure what ‘woke’ means,” the Army secretary said.
By Davis Winkie
How Nikko Ortiz became everyone’s favorite military TikTok’er
Nikko Ortiz has nearly 3 million followers on TikTok.
By Sarah Sicard
Troops, veterans are targets in the disinformation war — even if they don't know it yet
Over the past several years, disinformation, or the intentional deployment of false information for malicious ends, has emerged as a critical threat.
By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse
Stricter social media rules for DoD officials aim to prevent snafus
For public affairs officers who also post in a private capacity, their profiles can’t indicate what they do professionally.
Army schoolhouses dive into new social media trainings
“Everyone carries a cell phone...it’s a tool, [but] it can also be used as a weapon."
By Davis Winkie
3rd Special Forces Group spokesman tweet triggers suspension, inquiry
Capt. Rick Dickson of 3rd Special Forces Group currently faces a commander's inquiry over a tweet he made concerning a friend's cup size.
By Davis Winkie
Pentagon pushes back on report of anti-extremism social media surveillance program
The Pentagon's extremism working group is not developing a social media screening pilot program, its top spokesman said.
Army major fights punishment for anti-transgender social media posts
Chaplain Maj. Andrew Calvert is appealing with the assistance of First Liberty Institute, a right-wing legal advocacy group.
By Davis Winkie
Military Veterans in Journalism seeks applicants for news fellowships
Are you a veteran interested in a journalism career? Apply today!
By Caitlin O'Brien