‘Prepare your family’: Marine Reserve commander gives warlike safety briefIn a March 26 message on his official letterhead, Lt. Gen. Leonard F. Anderson IV asked his Marines, "Are you truly ready to deploy, fight, and win?" By Hope Hodge Seck3 months ago
Navy introduces combat fitness test for SEALs, fleet divers, othersCombat arms personnel in the U.S. Navy will need to complete the new test once a year, executing swims, runs, push-ups, and pull-ups.By Riley Ceder5 months ago
In the IRR or National Guard marking your time? Activation and deployment orders — know your rights or go at your own perilCongress has also allowed for service members to request delay and exemption from orders. Like everything, timing is critical, say the authors of this commentary.By David P. Sheldon and Shannon James6 years ago
USERRA has played a significant role supporting an all-volunteer force for 25 yearsEmployment protections allow service members to serve our nation and succeed in civilian careers, says the author of this commentary.By Jonathan VanderPlas7 years ago
Study explores the idea of allowing some military reservists to work from home or be non-deployableA new Rand Corp. study suggests loosening some rules to build up interest in military reserve service.By Meghann Myers7 years ago
From Mayor Pete to Commander in Chief Pete? Military Times interview with Afghan vet turned presidential hopefulPete Buttigieg talks about his priorities for the military and veterans if he becomes the next U.S. president.By Leo Shane III7 years ago
Report: Here’s how to get reserve units into the fight fasterNew report looks at how quickly reserve forces can be ready to go.By Todd South7 years ago
Tainted by sexual misconduct scandal, ex-Missouri governor to rejoin the NavyBut Eric Greitens won't return to the SEALs.7 years ago
Unique combat assets in the Reserve may mean a force restructure for the entire Army, chief saysWithout real strategic decisions some of the Reserve assets may need to go to the active side, he says.By Todd South7 years ago
Retention, more recruiters and lower goals are putting Guard, Reserve on track to fill the ranksWhile on target to meet their new goals, Guard and Reserve officials still hope to recruit and retain the best.By Todd South7 years ago
New rules for gold crowsBig Navy loosens another uniform policy to embrace a shifting workforce.By Mark D. Faram7 years ago
Man charged with stealing gifts from Toys for Tots holiday drive, police sayHe volunteered to help the program but allegedly took toys at night, police say.8 years ago