Top stories Under the new guidelines, troops granted a medical waiver must receive treatment and see the medical condition resolved within a year or face separation.
Trump on Monday signed an order sending the National Guard into Memphis, calling it a “replica of our extraordinarily successful efforts” in Washington.
The move rolls back looser standards published four years ago and seeks to maintain more conservative appearances for both men and women.
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President Donald Trump says Memphis is “deeply troubled” and he's “going to fix that."
The person injured was airlifted to a hospital and was in stable condition, a Navy official said.
Authorities say church leaders exploited troops by enrolling them in seminary programs that drained their G.I. Bill education benefits.
In other news More comprehensive feedback from troops and families can help DOD assess movers' performance, Government Accountability Office auditors said.
The success of "Dark Wolf" reflects broader audience demand for military and espionage dramas.
Troops today are just as likely to share playlists filled with hip-hop, EDM or K-pop as they are with country music legends. Few training methods guarantee a better fighting force than boredom-induced annoyance.
For civilians, August is a return to structure. For service members and veterans facing bureaucratic deadlines, it often feels like drowning in it.
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