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Navigating the Pentagon’s social media rules amid the Israel-Hamas war
While OPSEC remains a priority, the lines about what service members can and cannot post have become more blurred.
By Sarah Sicard
Hoax alert: tale of homeless vets booted because of immigrants false
A New York state lawmaker at the center of the controversy called the incident a heartbreaking betrayal and a disservice to the veterans community.
What social media is saying about Fort Bragg’s pending new name
A previous cost estimate for renaming nine Army posts that comes to about $21 million.
By Rachael Riley
Advocates push for national veterans strategy to focus support efforts
They say more coordination is needed with Defense Department leaders to ensure troops can transition to military life smoothly.
Pat Donahoe, civilian, wants a word with the Army
The former Fort Benning commander, whose retirement was delayed over his Twitter posts, sat with Army Times for an exclusive interview.
By Davis Winkie
Marine’s book delivers new details about 2007 ambush and its aftermath
The Marines of Special Operations Company Foxtrot continue the fight to clear their names.
By Todd South
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.
Veterans, retirees get 8.7% Social Security cost-of-living boost
The move will directly affect about 65 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits.
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
Vets benefits poised for biggest cost of living boost in 40 years
For a veteran receiving about $1,500 in monthly payouts, that level of increase would mean about $130 extra each month.
How Nikko Ortiz became everyone’s favorite military TikTok’er
Nikko Ortiz has nearly 3 million followers on TikTok.
By Sarah Sicard