Army promotion boards have no identifying information when considering a candidate. The U.S. Navy said the ship “was conducting routine operations in international waters ... consistent with international law.” Senior Enlisted Adviser to the Chairman Troy Black becomes the top enlisted voice on quality-of-life and combat readiness issues for the joint force. Landlords' rent increases in lock-step with increases with housing allowances may be "a bit of the dark side of capitalism." Increase in rates for Tricare Young Adult Prime is especially stunning, one advocate says. The unemployment rate for veterans rose from 2.9% in July to 3.6% in August, according to federal researchers. The 16th Sergeant Major of the Army Michael A. Grinston has provided some memorable quotes during his time as the service's top enlisted soldier. Tales of shoddy provisions and contracting woes have flooded social media platforms in recent weeks. Army Times separated fact from fiction. Sgt. Maj. Troy Black, the No. 1 enlisted Marine, will take the role of senior enlisted adviser to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Some Iraq war veterans have rallied around the bipartisan vote to repeal the 2002 authorization as Congress seeks to reassert its war powers authorities. Load More