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Army pauses retention cash bonuses amid sky-high re-up rate
Planning to reenlist for a cash bonus? You might want to wait.
By Davis Winkie
Navy surpasses its retention goals ― some sailors to be released early to prevent overmanning
The Navy also has exceeded its enlisted recruiting goals for fiscal 2020 — despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Diana Stancy
Is this the best reenlistment location ever?
Assigned to the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman, Master-at-Arms 1st Class Brian Dunne reenlisted standing atop the Truman’s starboard anchor Oct. 22. Lt. j.g. Asa Calloway administered the oath.
Trump, Biden trade barbs over North Korea’s nukes
Former Vice President Joe Biden attacked President Donald Trump over his chummy relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who recently unveiled a new, larger ICBM.
By Joe Gould
Corps offers up to $50K bonuses for Raiders in retirement range, says there is no shortage
The Corps insisted that the bonus does not necessarily indicate it is running low on senior enlisted Raiders, but simply shows “a strong desire to maintain certain skills.”
By Philip Athey
VP Pence credits Trump with rebuilding the military, fixing VA in reelection pitch
Pence's remarks came on a convention night which focused heavily on military issues and veteran speakers.
GOP leaders promote Trump as a wartime commander focused on security and peace
The second night of the Republican convention brought focus on Trump's responsibilities as commander in chief.
Trump’s second-term plan includes stopping ‘endless’ wars, boosting military support
The president's 50-point list of goals takes the place of a traditional party platform.
US re-positioning some troops from smaller bases in Iraq following deadly rocket attack
The coalition has come under criticism for not fielding counter rocket, artillery, and mortar, or C-RAM systems at Iraqi bases, especially Camp Taji, which has been the target of multiple rocket attacks.
By Shawn Snow
VA spending plan turns into election year political fight
The department is planning for more than $243 billion in funding next year, its highest budget ever.
New in 2020: Slower promotions to sergeant and staff sergeant, revamped re-enlistment process
Starting in January the Marine Corps will increase the time-in-service and time-in-grade requirements for promotion to sergeant and staff sergeant.
By Philip Athey