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Military Families’ Hunger Often Worsened by Common Military Experiences, Reports Find
Research sheds light on the one in eight—or more—military families who experience food insecurity.
Defense
Why Are Spare Parts on the Unfunded List? Senator Asks Navy's Top Officer
Sailors are cannibalizing parts to keep equipment operational.
Management
Navy Climate Strategy Lacks Specifics for Reducing Largest Energy Emissions Producers
Climate change is “one of the most destabilizing forces of our time,” Assistant Navy Secretary Meredith Berger said.
Defense
Marine Infantry Battalion Experiment Needs More Time, General Says
‘I would expect that this will continue to be a learning process over the next couple of years,’ Maj. Gen. Watson said.
Defense
NCOs: America Has Them, China Wants Them, Russia is Struggling Without Them
Non-commissioned officers, long the “backbone” of the U.S. military, are proving even more crucial on modern battlefields.
Defense
US to Train Ukrainians to Use Their New 155mm Howitzers
The donated artillery is expected to arrive within days—but there are reports that the Russian assault in the east is already starting.
Defense
Confederate Names and Symbols on Hundreds of Military Roads, Structures, Ships Under Review
Congress’ Naming Commission has revealed what else besides base names may get relabeled or removed—right down to a water tank.
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Army Replaces Decades-Old Fitness Test, But Keeps Age- and Gender-Based Scoring
Several years of experiments showed a single-standard approach to be detrimental to the overall force.
Defense
Here’s the List of 87 Potential New Names for Confederate-Named Army Posts
The congressionally mandated commission will send its final recommendations in October.
Defense
What Just Happened With Putin’s Nuclear Forces? Here’s What Experts Say
Whatever it is, U.S. officials are calling it escalatory–but not “high alert.”
Defense
U.S. Troops In Poland Preparing to Support Americans Leaving Ukraine
The State Department has the lead, but soldiers are building facilities and standing ready to give other assistance.
Defense
National Guard Troops Requested to Help During Possible Trucker Protests
One convoy organizer said they plan to shut down the Capital Beltway.
Defense
Marines and Sailors Are Being Given More Time With Their Newborns
An extra week of leave for “secondary caregivers” may lead to a 3-month leave policy.
Defense
The U.S. Orders Most Troops and Diplomats to Leave Ukraine
More than 150 National Guardsmen were pulled from the Ukraine and only a skeleton crew remains in Kyiv after a phone call between President Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin produces “no fundamental change."
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The Navy is Updating its Contact List of Sailors, Employees and Families, in Eastern Europe
As tension grows over Russia’s threats to Ukraine, the roster could help mount an evacuation.
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Marine Amphibious Combat Vehicles Returning to the Water
A tow mechanism problem led to a three-month suspension from waterborne operations.
Defense
Navy to Start Ejecting Unvaccinated Sailors
Sailors can decide to get vaccinated at any point in the process to be retained.
Defense
Three Soldiers to Receive Medal of Honor
The awards are for actions during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
Defense
Army Will Let Unvaccinated Soldiers Be Home for Christmas
About 45,000 of the newest soldiers, and their instructors, are expected to travel during holiday leave.
Defense