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Troops can now take two weeks of leave after death of spouse or child
The policy creates a new type of leave specifically for bereavement.
Air Force changing 'superintendent' to ‘senior enlisted leader’ starting this fall
The change will help the other armed forces better understand Air Force enlisted leaders.
Need a break? Air Force offers 2 months of extra leave valid for three years
The military wants to give people more opportunities to take a break after a stressful and unusual year.
Above average 2021 Atlantic hurricane season may keep Guard busy, threaten bases
Storm projections for the Atlantic basin in 2021 indicate the Guard may stay busy.
By Davis Winkie
Troops with ‘personal religious or moral beliefs about homosexuality’ deserve respect, says retired Army general who led ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ report in 2010
Retired Army Gen. Carter F. Ham urges today's defense secretary to "respect service members who have beliefs opposed to LGBTQI+ behaviors and conduct."
By Carter Ham
Top military leaders issue warning to troops after deadly Capitol insurrection
The Joint Chiefs reiterated their oath to the Constitution and condemned the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol building.
New in 2021: Atlantic hurricane outlook and potential impact
A first look at factors influencing the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season suggests we're in for an "above average" year.
By Davis Winkie
Cold winds don’t stop Hurricane Hunters: Winter storm missions begin
This week's flight was the hunters' first mission of this winter storm season.
'Always do the right thing’: Mark Esper issues his last memo to the force
The former defense secretary thanked for the force for upholding their values and urged them to "always do the right thing."
DoD canceled its diversity training audit to comply with new White House rules
The project will be replaced by a new one that focus on President Donald Trump's ban on critical race theory.
In memo to force, Esper issues directions on operational security
"Ongoing reviews reveal a culture of insufficient OPSEC practices and habits at DoD," writes Esper.
By Aaron Mehta