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‘Bad paper’ discharge upgrades are taking too long. Can that be fixed?
The Army Discharge Review Board took an average of 34 months to adjudicate liberal consideration cases in 2024, the slowest turnaround among the services.
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Scammers present ‘persistent threat’ to troops, veterans, expert warns
The president and CEO of Navy Mutual shared his story of almost getting scammed, exemplifying just how sophisticated financial scammers have become.
Stretch your grocery dollars with bigger commissary deals in September
Sidewalk sale dates vary by commissary location, but some start as soon as Sept. 1.
Mystery surrounds $1.2B Army contract to build detention tent camp
The Army awarded a contract to a tiny company led by a Navy veteran to build and operate the nation’s largest immigration detention complex at Fort Bliss.
Tricare to end coverage of weight-loss meds for some military retirees
Advocates are pushing back against Tricare's plan to end its coverage of weight-loss drugs for Tricare for Life beneficiaries by Aug. 31.
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US Navy chief information officer announces retirement
Jane Rathbun, who served as the U.S. Navy's CIO since 2023, did not say why she is retiring.
Global Strike resumes using M18 pistol with new inspection rules
The Air Force suspended use of the pistol after an airman was fatally shot with one at F.E. Warren Air Force Base.
Spuds vs. submarine: the lore of the USS O’Bannon at Guadalcanal
Legend has it the most decorated U.S. Navy destroyer of WWII sank a Japanese submarine solely by throwing potatoes at it.
Trump claims big jump in VA trust scores, but data shows modest gains
Patient satisfaction rates have improved steadily at VA in recent years, but Trump insists his changes have reformed the entire department.
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The National Guard, DC landscaping and the great pursuit of lethality
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The National Guard, DC landscaping and the great pursuit of lethality
Few training methods guarantee a better fighting force than boredom-induced annoyance.
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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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Deployment playlists, then and now: from Walkmans to wireless despair
Music has always been more than a distraction for deployed service members — it's a lifeline. Here's how its method of delivery has changed over time.
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Tricare fails pregnant service members. Here’s how to fix it.
"Right of first refusal" waivers should be accessible and available without question to any woman in service, an Air Force major argues.
By Maj. Amanda Rebhi
Discord leaker may face court-martial as Air Force levies new charges
The Air Force has opted to prosecute Airman 1st Class Jack Teixeira for “alleged misconduct related to his military duties” in the wake of a massive leak.
Congress presses SECNAV for answers on recruiting challenges
One lawmaker called Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro’s answers to recruiting questions “a lot of hot air.”
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Air Force looks to boost electronic warfare with coding, tactics units
The 388th Electronic Warfare Squadron will open in Florida Thursday, one week after the 563rd EWS launched in Texas.
How the Marine Corps’ barracks got to be so bad, according to 2 generals
Years of spending more on weapons systems than on quality of life was one reason, the Marine Corps’ budget chief said.
Lawmakers ask for DOD data on troops’ tuition assistance problems
A group of lawmakers wants to know why military officials stopped releasing information from their Postsecondary Education Complaint System.
How the Corps is trying to get exiting Marines to stay as reservists
The Corps already has doubled the number of Marines who enter the Reserve right after the end of their active service via the Direct Affiliation Program.
How to find a civilian career after leaving the military
When their service comes to an end, veterans must make an important decision: what they want in a civilian career.
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