Over 25,000 personnel will be involved in the live and virtual warfare training. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps are preparing to launch the second iteration of Large…
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Pentagon Pulling Most Troops from Border
Active-duty departures do not include National Guard personnel. The Pentagon has confirmed that the recall of 1,100 active-duty troops from the U.S.-Mexico border, returning them to their home…
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Navy Secretary Mandates Mental Health Care
The order also provides training regarding confidential evaluations. The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps became the first branch of the military to sign provisions of the Brandon Act…
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Labor Department Expands Veterans Employment Program
The pilot program enhances job placement and support for those transitioning out of the military. The U.S. Department of Labor has expanded its Veterans’ Employment and Training Service…
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President Orders Reserve Forces to Help in Atlantic Resolve
Designated as a contingency operation to aid in defense efforts. President Joe Biden recently issued an executive order to mobilize up to 3,000 personnel from military reserve forces…
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Military Suicide Rates Rose in 1st Quarter of 2023
Highest quarterly rate since quarter 2 of 2021. The Defense Suicide Prevention Office reported that suicides among active-duty military personnel increased to 94 in the first quarter of…
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U.S. Navy Reverses Plan for 6-Day Work Week for Recruiters
The military branch is reassessing its recruitment strategies after negative feedback. The U.S. Navy has reversed its plan to impose a six-day workweek on recruiters after facing criticism.…
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USAF Phasing Out Bonus Pay for Certain Special Duty Assignments
The branch is looking to reshape its incentive programs. The U.S. Air Force plans to rework its special duty assignment pay program in fiscal year 2024. While more…
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Senate Committee Okays Higher Defense Funding than House
Negotiations between congressional chambers are ahead. The Senate Appropriations Committee narrowly voted to set 2024 defense funding at a higher number than that proposed by the House. The funding…
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U.S. Deploys F-22 Raptors to the Middle East
Responding to unprofessional Russian behavior. The commander of the U.S. Central Command confirmed that the Air Force has deployed F-22 fighter jets to the Middle East as a…
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