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Air Force eyes 1,600 airmen for possible ‘deploy or get out’ separation

The Air Force says it may consider about 1,600 non-deployable active-duty airmen for separation under the Defense Department’s new, strict policy on troop readiness.

By Stephen Losey

7 years ago

126,000 service members in crosshairs for separation as DoD’s ‘deploy or get out’ policy takes effect

Troops had months to prepare for the Pentagon’s new separation policy. Did they?

By Tara Copp, AP

7 years ago

DoD exempts wounded warriors from ‘deploy or get out’ policy

The policy provides ways services can retain personnel who would otherwise be let go.

By Tara Copp, AP

7 years ago

Mattis: Deploy-or-get-out rule is about fairness

New rules requiring members of the military to be able to deploy or get out were put in place to ensure fairness in deployment rates, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said.

By Aaron Mehta

7 years ago

It’s official: DoD releases new ‘deploy or get out’ policy

DoD estimates as much as 14 percent of the military is currently non-deployable.

By Tara Copp, AP

7 years ago

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