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Section: Military
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Floyd’s Death Pushes Military to Face ‘Own Demons’ On Race
WASHINGTON — The death of George Floyd in police hands has pushed the U.S. military to search its soul and to admit that, like the rest of America, it has fallen short on racial fairness. Although the military historically has prided itself on diversity, leaders acknowledge that black troops often are disproportionately subject to military […]
June 5, 2020
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Latinos Are Fastest Growing Population in US Military, But Higher Ranks Remain Out of Reach
Carl Castro had learned the news months earlier, but it didn’t really hit him until he was driving into work one day: He was going to be a colonel. That meant new privileges, as well as new responsibilities. Castro was excited to have generals listen to him and take his advice. As a psychologist in […]
May 29, 2020
Funding
Sailors Taking Summer, Fall College Courses Should Begin Application Process
Sailors planning to take summer or fall college courses using Tuition Assistance (TA) or Navy College Program for Afloat College Education (NCPACE) should begin to submit their application requests. Sailors can submit their command-approved TA/NCPACE applications as early as 120 days in advance, but no later than 14 days prior to the term start date […]
May 29, 2020
Academics
Freedom Alliance Pledges $2 Million for College Scholarships
DULLES, Va., May 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Freedom Alliance, a charitable organization supporting our nation’s military and injured service members, is accepting applications for college scholarships from the children of military heroes who gave life or limb for our country. This year Freedom Alliance will provide $2 million in college assistance for children of […]
May 29, 2020
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Trump Extends National Guard’s Coronavirus Deployment Following Outcry
The Trump administration is extending the federal deployment of more than 40,000 National Guard troops aiding coronavirus relief efforts in nearly every state and federal territory, reversing plans for an earlier cutoff following bipartisan backlash and pressure from top defense officials. The federal government will now keep funding National Guard troops across the country through mid-August, […]
May 29, 2020
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‘A Life Well-Lived’: Central Ohio Remembers Original Tuskegee Airman Hilton Carter Jr.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Central Ohio is mourning the loss of an original Tuskegee Airman. Hilton Carter Jr., 91, died May 6 after a life of service. As a teen, he joined the Army and flew missions with the Air Corps in the Pacific during World War II. After the war, he was assigned to Lockbourne […]
May 17, 2020
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DoD Launches Financial Site for Military Spouses
Military spouses often are the family’s chief financial officer. From managing permanent-change-of-station moves to unexpected emergencies and changes in pay, there is little doubt about the importance of understanding the unique circumstances of managing personal finances in the military life. In recognition of military spouses and the important role they have in keeping the force […]
May 17, 2020
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Navy Grants First Waiver to Transgender Officer Under Trump’s Ban
The first transgender officer granted a waiver to openly serve in the United States military under the Trump administration’s current ban is known only as Jane Doe. In March, the GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) and the National Center for Lesbian Rights filed a suit on her behalf against the Pentagon over the policy, […]
May 17, 2020
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Five Cherokee Students Earn Appointments to Military Academies
Five Cherokee County School District Class of 2020 graduating seniors are headed to U.S. service academies, system officials said. Acceptance to one on the country’s elite military academies is a prestigious honor, as enrollment is very limited with appointees selected based on excellent records of academic performance, athletic achievement, leadership skills and community service, school […]
May 17, 2020
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Veteran Unemployment Up to Nearly 12 Percent Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Veterans unemployment jumped to nearly 12 percent in April as the country’s total jobless rate rose to its highest levels since the Great Depression because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. More than 1 million veterans filed for jobless benefits last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. At 11.7 percent, the unemployment rate for veterans was two […]
May 8, 2020
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People Hospitalized for Coronavirus May Not Be Able to Join the Military
If you’ve been hospitalized for coronavirus at some point and want to join the military, you may have to jump through some extra hoops to get there or you might not be able to join at all. The Defense Department released interim guidance yesterday putting people who have had severe COVID-19 on a list of those who […]
May 8, 2020
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Pentagon Lifts Onerous Proof Requirements for Student Military Survivor Benefits
For college students who are the beneficiaries of a parent’s military survivor benefits, the twice-yearly requirement that they verify their enrollment status at a school just got a whole lot easier. The Defense Department announced Wednesday that it will now allow students to “self-certify,” meaning they will not have to order a transcript or get […]
May 8, 2020
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The Marines Wanted a University to Study Co-ed Boot Camp. No One Applied
A planned independent, in-depth assessment of the Marine Corps‘ historically gender-segregated boot camp training model hasn’t started yet — because no one has volunteered to conduct it. The service didn’t receive any applications following its November request for public universities to study the way it trains recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina, Capt. […]
May 8, 2020
Policy
Trump Signs Second Bill Protecting GI Bill Benefits Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
President Donald Trump late Tuesday signed into law a second emergency GI Bill fix for student veterans whose studies have been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic, protecting work-study programs and providing extra insurance in the case of college closings. The move came just days after Congress finalized the legislation without objection in abbreviated House and […]
May 1, 2020
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Congressional Leaders Contest Potential Closure of Cyber College
Four Congressional leaders sent a letter to the Secretary of Defense contesting the potential elimination of the cyber college at the National Defense University (NDU). The College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC) is a component institution of the National Defense University in Washington, D.C., which provides joint higher education for the defense community. The CIC […]
May 1, 2020
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Chaplain Corps College Continues Chaplain Training, Providing Resiliency Professionals
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — The Air Force Chaplain Corps College at Air University starts its Basic Chaplain Course May 4 with detailed plans in place to mitigate any possible spread of the coronavirus while providing for much-needed trained resiliency professionals for military communities across the service. The Air Education and Training Command deemed […]
May 1, 2020
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Army to Proceed With West Point Graduation Ceremony Amid Coronavirus
The Army will proceed with this year’s graduation ceremony at the US Military Academy in June at West Point, New York, amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, with President Donald Trump giving the 2020 commencement speech for cadets. Secretary of the Army Ryan McCarthy said that after careful consideration, the Army is “putting the appropriate measures […]
May 1, 2020
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LGBTQ Military Service Members at Higher Risk of Sexual Harassment, Assault, Stalking
A recent study found that LGBTQ service members face an elevated risk of sexual victimization including harassment, assault and stalking while in the military than their non-LGBTQ counterparts. The study, one of the first funded by the Department of Defense to look specifically at LGBTQ victimization in the military, aims to inform future polices that will […]
April 24, 2020
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