Coast Guard petty officer’s conviction overturned in baby death caseCoast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Kathleen E. Richard, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of her infant daughter in 2022.By Hope Hodge Seck3 weeks ago
Senior leaders worry DOD pay models don’t reflect demands on troops Lawmakers and senior military leaders say that military pay needs to be based more on the role and responsibilites of troops, and not simply their age.By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Officials didn’t properly track organs of deceased troops, report saysMilitary officials did not effectively manage the retention and handling of organs reviewed during forensic examinations, according to a new report.By Jonathan Lehrfeld4 weeks ago
Senior master sergeant promotion rate hits 6-year highThe percentage of master sergeants picked to advance is rebounding from its most recent low in 2021, when the E-8 selection rate fell below 7%.By Courtney Mabeus-Brown5 weeks ago
Services were slow to process COVID vaccine exemptions, watchdog findsA Pentagon evaluation found some services taking too long to process COVID vaccine exemption paperwork.By Meghann Myers5 weeks ago
Pentagon inspector general to assess Navy’s suicide prevention effortsThe evaluation will look into the Navy's handling and prevention of suicidal behaviors.By Meghann Myers7 weeks ago