Child care, teaching positions safe from DOD civilian hiring freeze
Some key positions in military quality-of-life programs are exempt from the department's hiring freeze.
By Karen Jowers
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Almost 21,000 DOD employees approved to resign amid workforce cuts
The number is less than half of the 5-8% cut in civilian employees the Pentagon is pursuing.
VA leaders announce end to all transgender-related care for vets
Department leaders promised to continue to provide necessary care to transgender veterans even after the rule changes.
Safariland: A Legacy of Protecting Those Who Serve
Safariland has stood as a pillar of support for the military, providing cutting-edge protective gear and equipment that enhance mission effectiveness.
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This Philippine Scout fired his rifle with one hand to save his squad
In 1911, Pvt. José Nisperos became the first Filipino and Asian recipient of the Medal of Honor.
By Jon Guttman
Meet Lt. Preston, one of the only PT crewmen to be awarded the MOH
Lt. Arthur Preston and his PT boat crews did whatever it took to save a downed Navy airman in the South Pacific.
By Jon Guttman
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira pleads guilty to obstructing justice
In his address to the judge, Teixeira called himself a “proud patriot” and claimed he had exposed President Biden's "lies" about the war in Ukraine.
Navy body composition study may finally settle tape test debate
The two-year test may bring the Navy — and perhaps the other services — closer to scientific consensus on the best way to measure body fat.
By Hope Hodge Seck
US veterans, military contractors among those freed from Kuwait jail
Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
US arms flow to Ukraine again as the Kremlin mulls ceasefire proposal
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said it’s important not to “get ahead” of the question of responding to the ceasefire, which was proposed by Washington.
Democrats to focus on women, minorities in military personnel debates
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan said she'll push for better access to abortion services for troops despite slim chances of progress this year.
Military medical system unprepared for future conflict, experts say
Only about 10% of military general surgeons experience the patient volume and level of acute cases necessary to remain designated "combat ready."
By Karen Jowers