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05/11/2021

Marine Corp's new heavy-lift drone | Military Times Reports

Military Times' Todd South looks goes to Periscope Aviation's HQ to see what this drone is made of.

05/11/2021

Romanian leader tells Biden more NATO troops needed in east

The Polish and Romanian leaders hailed Biden's appearance as a sign of U.S. support for their security.

The Polish and Romanian leaders hailed Biden's appearance as a sign of U.S. support for their security.

05/11/2021

Cannibalized parts, systems that sailors can’t fix: LCS maintenance woes could get worse, watchdog warns

A Government Accountability Office report raises more troubling questions about the Navy's LCS maintenance strategy.

A Government Accountability Office report raises questions about the Navy's LCS maintenance strategy.

05/10/2021

Air Force ROTC reinstates hundreds of cadets after backlash over cuts

The Air Force has reinstated more than 400 ROTC cadets after an outcry over the decision to drop almost half of all second-year cadets -- nearly 1,000 students.

The Air Force has reinstated more than 400 ROTC cadets after an outcry over the decision to drop almost half of all second-year cadets -- nearly 1,000 students.

05/10/2021

US Coast Guard cutter Maui fires 30 warning shots at Iranian fast-attack boats harassing Navy, USCG ships

A total of 13 Iranian fast in-shore attack craft were involved in a high-speed approach of six U.S. ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

A total of 13 Iranian fast in-shore attack craft were involved in a high-speed approach of six U.S. ships in the Strait of Hormuz.

05/10/2021

Sentencing set for former nursing assistant who admitted to killing 7 VA patients in West Virginia

Reta Mays faces up to life in prison for each of seven counts of second-degree murder when she is sentenced Tuesday in federal court.

Reta Mays faces up to life in prison for each of seven counts of second-degree murder when she is sentenced Tuesday in federal court.

05/10/2021

VA overhauls application process for caregiver support program after court ruling

VA is overhauling its caregiver benefit application process and fighting a court ruling allowing a review of rejections. Find out what all this means for you.

Individuals rejected for the program will now have new appeals options, but a still-pending court case could open up the door to retroactive benefits.

05/10/2021

Veterans, spouses can now get walk-in appointments for coronavirus vaccines at VA medical centers

VA officials have said that as many as 31 million Americans are eligible to receive vaccines through the department, but many of those individuals have other options for vaccinations such as state-run mass vaccination sites and personal physicians.

Nearly 3 million veterans and federal workers have received vaccines via VA in the last five months.

05/10/2021

US military trashes unwanted gear in Afghanistan, sells as scrap

“What they are doing is a betrayal of Afghans. They should leave,” said Mir. “Like they have destroyed this vehicle, they have destroyed us.”

The destruction of equipment is symbolic of what's happened to the nation, some in Afghanistan say.

05/10/2021

Marines may take up to 5 months of leave after giving birth

New parents can request to use up to 60 days of annual leave.

05/10/2021

Marines threatened to be charged leave for quarantine

Charging Marines leave for a less-than-luxury stay in the barracks was quickly reversed.

05/10/2021

The Spouse Angle Podcast — Up this week: ‘Afghanistan Is Like a Member of My Family’

As U.S. troops prepare to leave Afghanistan, an Army spouse shares her perspective on a country she’s come to know and love through her husband’s many deployments and the toll the war there has taken on her life.

As U.S. troops prepare to leave Afghanistan, an Army spouse shares her perspective on a country she’s come to know and love through her husband’s many deployments and the toll the war there has taken on her life.

05/09/2021

To be truly inclusive, companies must recruit and hire military spouses

We must recognize the success of virtual work, demonstrated by COVID-19, as a reason to add military spouses to a corporate inclusion plan, say the authors of this commentary.

Military Spouse Appreciation Day is May 7.

05/09/2021

Marine grunts are getting new night vision, helmets, vehicles, tropical uniforms and boots

Marine infantry is getting a head-to-toe gear makeover.

05/09/2021

Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) spell out "Hi Mom!!" on the flight deck of the ship April 29, 2021, in celebration of Mother's Day 2021. (MC3 Christina Ross/Navy). See more of the best photos from around the military here: http://miltim.es/zQKLjBw

Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) spell out "Hi Mom!!" on the flight deck of the ship April 29, 2021, in celebration of Mother's Day 2021. (MC3 Christina Ross/Navy). See more of the best photos from around the military here: http://miltim.es/zQKLjBw

05/09/2021

Former acting defense chief to testify on Pentagon’s response to Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller is scheduled to testify next week about the Pentagon's role in responding to the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

Former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller is scheduled to testify next week about the Pentagon's role in responding to the deadly Jan. 6 riot at the Capitol.

05/09/2021

Space Force’s first senior spouse works to build a ‘family-like culture’

Space Force will hold a Virtual Spouse Welcome and Orientation on May 12. Mollie Raymond, whose husband is Gen. John Raymond, Space Force chief of space operations, encourages Space Force families to reach out to her directly on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

Mollie Raymond encourages Space Force families to reach out to her directly on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn; a virtual spouse welcome is set for May 12.

05/09/2021

7 military mom homecomings that’ll make you cry like a baby

Who cut the onions?

These military homecomings will melt even the coldest of hearts.

05/09/2021

US Navy seizes arms shipment in Arabian Sea likely bound for Yemen

The guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey discovered the weapons aboard what the Navy described as a stateless dhow.

The seizure marks just the latest in the Arabian Sea or Gulf of Aden involving weapons likely bound to Yemen.

05/09/2021

Managing life as a military mom this Mother’s Day

Here are some tips for parents of service members to manage the anxieties and stress that come along with parenting a child in a potentially dangerous profession.

Here are some tips for parents of service members to manage the anxieties and stress that come along with parenting a child in a potentially dangerous profession.

05/08/2021

U.S. considering security aid boost for Ukraine, says Blinken

“I want to make it clear that it’s not only about receiving it from the United States, but also about buying it from the United States,” Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said. “We want this partnership to work both ways. It should be mutually beneficial.”

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the Washington will consider Ukraine’s expected request to buy American missile defense systems and other weaponry in the wake of a Russian military buildup on its border.

05/08/2021

One female Fort Bragg soldier charged in another’s killing

Both women were active-duty soldiers stationed on Fort Bragg.

The sergeant is charged in the death of 22-year-old Spc. Kelia Horton, who police said was found shot outside a Fayetteville home Friday afternoon.

05/08/2021

Book excerpt: ‘No Wider War: A History of the Vietnam War 1945-1975, Volume 2’

"No Wider War" is the second volume of a two-part exploration of America's involvement in Indochina from the end of World War II to the Fall of Saigon.

"No Wider War" is the second volume of a two-part exploration of America's involvement in Indochina from the end of World War II to the Fall of Saigon.

05/08/2021

Desert Storm group makes final funding push to begin construction

The design — a stone, sand-colored sweeping left hook around an elevated pool of water — symbolizes the left hook that U.S. forces took coming out of Saudi Arabia to outflank Iraqi troops.

Organizers hope to break ground this year at a location on the National Mall near other prominent war memorials.

05/08/2021

Book excerpt: ‘Enduring Freedom’

"Enduring Freedom" explores how two young men overcome the prejudice and cruelties of war, and how education and understanding can inspire change.

A tender portrayal of an unlikely friendship, "Enduring Freedom" explores how two young men overcome the prejudice and cruelties of war, and how education and understanding can inspire change.

05/08/2021

Book excerpt: ‘Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow’s Fight for the Truth’

Michelle Black, who lost her husband in the 2017 Niger ambush, interviewed survivors of the attack and questioned inconsistencies in the official report for her book, "Sacrifice: A Gold Star Widow’s Fight for the Truth."

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Michelle Black, widow of a Green Beret killed in the 2017 Niger ambush, has interviewed many of the mission’s survivors and questioned inconsistencies in the official report.

05/08/2021

Money Minute: What are some strategies to make your savings automatic?

Saving money is important - why not make it automatic? Navy Federal Credit Union personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains ways to make saving money easier.
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05/08/2021

As our nation seeks to leave the war in Afghanistan behind, let’s not forget our troops’ sacrifice

We need a mental health system for veterans that identifies their struggles with PTSD sooner, says the author of this commentary.

We need a mental health system for veterans that identifies their struggles with PTSD sooner, says the author of this commentary.

05/08/2021

Air Force once again asks Congress to let it mothball oldest RQ-4 Global Hawk drones

The Global Hawk was “crucial” for conducting high-altitude ISR over its life span and is relevant for missions today, but it cannot survive in a contested environment, acting Air Force Secretary John Roth and Chief of Staff Gen. C.Q. Brown testified.

The service wants to push funds from the Global Hawk program into a

05/07/2021

Some military treatment facilities failed to limit ADHD prescription lengths, audit finds

Nearly 10 percent of the MTFs failed to adhere to prescription length limits, according to the DoD IG report. Some prescriptions were filled for up to a year’s supply of Schedule II drugs like Adderall and Ritalin that have a high potential for abuse and dependence.

At least 65 military treatment facilities ignored Defense Health Agency guidance to limit ADHD prescriptions to no more than 90-day supplies.

05/07/2021

Female soldiers celebrate the Army’s new ponytail, braid policy

Shockingly, our enemies have yet to invade, and Western civilization hasn't yet crumbled.

It's the first day of a new hair era for the Army. Here's how it's going.

05/07/2021

How bad is DoD’s domestic abuse problem? Unclear, thanks to data gaps, auditors say

Because it doesn't collect data on all domestic abuse allegations, “DoD is unable to assess the scope of alleged abuse and its rate of substantiation,” the GAO report states.

DoD and the services have made progress in their response to domestic abuse, but need better visibility over cases and commanders' actions.

05/07/2021

Paratroopers with 82nd Airborne fly non-stop to jump into Estonia tonight

"For paratroopers, this is an enlistment-defining experience," said Maj. Ben Barnard, the event planner. "They’ll be able to say they were part of one of the largest airborne operations in Europe since World War II."

During Swift Response 21, 7,000 paratroopers from the United States and 10 other nations will conduct joint forcible entry exercises over the next several days at landing sites in Estonia, Bulgaria and Romania. It's the largest

05/07/2021

Jobs market for veterans remains flat as pandemic restrictions linger

The veterans estimates translate into roughly 500,000 individuals looking — but unable to find — steady employment last month. About 9.2 million veterans are in the American workforce today.

The unemployment rate for all veterans in April was 5.2 percent, up slightly from March.