Air Force to review discharges of troops with mental health conditionsDischarges will get a fresh look as part of a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed against the Air Force in 2021.By Rachel S. Cohen6 months ago
New rifle, light machine gun headed to close combat troopsThe weapons are going to infantry, scouts, combat engineers and special operations.By Todd South15 months ago
New rules make it easier to kick out airmen, guardians guilty of sexual assault“The prohibition of consideration of the members’ good military character or service record moves the ‘zero-tolerance’ culture forward, omitting opportunities for the ‘good dude’ defense,” said military personnel expert Kate Kuzminski.By Rachel S. Cohen21 months ago
Senior NCO convicted of sex crime will be allowed to retire at a lower rankJeremy Zier, who had been chosen for promotion to chief master sergeant, will retire as a technical sergeant.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
It cost millions to recruit, train new troops being booted for vaccine refusalHundreds of trainees shipped to basic training unvaccinated and continue to refuse, flagging them for discharge.By Meghann Myers2 years ago
Dishonorable discharges for COVID vaccine refusal off the table as military separations beginOnly discharges of honorable or general under honorable conditions will be allowed under the new defense authorization bill.By Leo Shane III2 years ago