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More military reservists to be sent to Europe, angering some in GOP

Since Russia invaded Ukraine last year, the Pentagon has deployed more than 20,000 additional forces to Europe.

By Zamone Perez

5 months ago

Senior Master Sgt. Mark Farmer, a space systems operations superintendent assigned to the 114th Space Control Squadron at Patrick AFB, Florida, monitors satellite networking equipment June 3, 2016. (Tech. Sgt. William Buchanan/U.S. Air National Guard)

Congress turns down a Space National Guard again, but Space Force isn’t giving up

"Simply put, we don’t know enough," Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK) said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

Over 1,300 airmen leaving active duty through early departure offers

In total, 853 active-duty airmen have opted for retirement, and 486 chose to move to the Guard or Reserve.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 years ago

A civilian cybersecurity reserve corps is needed for the Pentagon and DHS, lawmakers from both parties say

A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing to create a civilian reserve corps of cybersecurity experts to help defend national security interests.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Air Force Reserve says it mistakenly rejected a transgender applicant

The Air Force Reserve Command said a contractor made a mistake this week when he told a potential recruit that he could not enlist because he is transgender.

By Stephen Losey

6 years ago

Congress eases rules for active-duty troops, reservists seeking commercial driver’s licenses

The new rules would make obtaining medical checks for the licenses easier and remove expiring authorities for troops looking to avoid retesting on driving skills.

By Leo Shane III

6 years ago

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