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Coast Guard petty officer’s conviction overturned in baby death case
Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Kathleen E. Richard, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of her infant daughter in 2022.
Army secretary fears mid-career officer exodus amid promotion holds
The Army’s top official is “worried” that Sen. Tommy Tuberville's hold on general officer promotions could lead to talented mid-level officers leaving.
By Davis Winkie
Army targets California to boost recruitment numbers
The Army plans to add 50 more JROTC programs in the next five years across the country.
By Todd South
New program accelerates military spouses’ job opportunities
Nearly three-fourths of spouses in the program have been hired by their employer who hosted their fellowship. More employers are needed.
By Karen Jowers
Army hits retention goal four months early, says top enlisted soldier
Recruiting remains a challenge, but the service has hit its retention goals for the past four years.
By Todd South
What Gen. CQ Brown would bring as chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Two sources confirmed to Defense News that the president has chosen Gen. Brown to succeed Army Gen. Mark Milley as the nation’s top military officer.
3rd ‘MARSOC 3’ defendant’s case goes before top military appeals court
“More than just legal questions, I think we heard some anger from the judges,” said a lawyer for Chief Petty Officer Eric Gilmet.
Junior ROTC has ‘mixed’ impact on student outcomes, new study shows
Former high school cadets have better military career outcomes than their peers, too, the report found.
By Davis Winkie
Okinawa governor wants more power to prosecute US troops
A recent controversy has called into question the agreement that decides who prosecutes U.S. troops in Japan.
Dismissal of 3rd ‘MARSOC 3’ defendant’s case to be weighed by court
Chief Petty Officer Eric Gilmet is alleging unlawful command influence by a top Marine lawyer.
Army Reserve officers are bailing out, this general has a plan
Practices that fed the mobilization machine during recent wars now bedevil the Reserve as those wars end and the Pentagon preps for bigger fights.
By Davis Winkie