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U.S. Army War College Head Suspended, Matters Unrelated to Role

Maj. Gen. Stephen Maranian, head of the U.S. Army War College, has been suspended from his school duties by the Army, The Hill reported. “This matter is under investigation and unrelated to his current position,” Army spokeswoman Cynthia Smith said in a statement. Maj. Gen. David Hill, deputy chief of engineers and deputy commanding general […]

February 10, 2021

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Bellarmine University Receives $390,000 from Department of Education

To further ease the higher education transition process for veteran students, Bellarmine University received $390,000 from the U.S. Department of Education. Under the three-year grant, the university plans to establish the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success. Beyond offering mentorship, advising and orientation, the center will also provide training for faculty and staff to […]

February 5, 2021

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Removes Hundreds of Pentagon Advisory Board Appointees

Anthony Tata, former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, is among many Pentagon advisory board appointees who have been removed under newly-nominated Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s jurisdiction, Reuters reported. Tata, who previously referred to President Barack Obama as a “terrorist leader,” was nominated as a member of the Defense Policy Board Jan. 19. Across […]

February 5, 2021

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King Abdullah of Jordan Establishes RJAF Technical University College for Aviation Sciences

As an extension of the King Hussein Air College, King Abdullah of Jordan announced the establishment of the RJAF Technical University College for Aviation Sciences, according to Royal Central. Beginning in 2015, King Hussein Air College has offered bachelor’s degrees in the areas of navigation, aviation and air traffic control. This year, the school plans […]

February 5, 2021

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Report Looks to Improve Experiences of Military Families

New research, funded by the Office of Military Community and Family Policy in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), analysed the experiences and needs of military families. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s report, “Strengthening the Military Family Readiness System for a Changing American Society” provided recommendation on ways to address challenges faced […]

February 5, 2021

VMI Considers Change to Honor Code

After it was revealed that Black students were being expelled at disproportionately high rates, Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is reconsidering its Honor Code policies, according to The Washington Post. Retired Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, interim superintendent at VMI, plans to assess the Honor Court system rather than change the wording within the code. […]

January 29, 2021

New Bill Increases Access to Health Care for Military Families

Under a new bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Michael Waltz, dependents could remain on their parents’ TRICARE health care plan until the age of 26 without paying extra fees, 13NewsNow reported. In 2020, over 37,000 military-affiliated unmarried adult children were enrolled in TRICARE plans. However, under law, dependents must leave their parents’ policies by age 21 […]

January 29, 2021

FHSU Launches Various Initiatives to Support Military Students

As part of their ongoing commitment to promoting academic success among enlisted military members, Fort Hays State University (FHSU) became a partner school in the Community College of the Air Force’s (CCAF) General Education Mobile (GEM) program. After spending time in the service and earning credits through training, Air Force members working towards earning their […]

January 29, 2021

Scholars Offer Wide Range of Reactions to Biden’s Defense Secretary Pick

Diversity and military scholars have expressed both optimism and cynicism towards President Joe Biden’s nomination of Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III, who was confirmed last week as the nation’s first Black defense secretary. Dr. Gary Packard Jr., University of Arizona dean of the College of Applied Science and Technology praised the decision, adding that he […]

January 29, 2021

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U.S. Military Gives Louisiana State University $9.3 Million to Assist in Flood Preparations

The U.S. military has given Louisiana State University $9.3 million over the next four years to help the military prepare for flooding and rising seas, Associated Press reported. This comes as part of a collaboration between LSU, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Environmental Laboratory and the University of Delaware. Given that there […]

January 22, 2021

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Federal Law Requires West Point to Rename Buildings Named After Confederacy

West Point will have to rename buildings and roads named after Confederate generals due to a new federal law, Times Herald-Record reported. This will include a road, a stone gate and Lee Barracks – all named after rebel commander Robert E. Lee, who attended and was superintendent at West Point. The school also has a […]

January 22, 2021

Sen. Gillibrand to Work on Legislation Extending Discrimination Protections to Troops

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York said she would work on legislation to extend legal protections against discrimination to U.S. troops, Reuters reported. Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 bars employers from discriminating against employees on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or religion. The U.S. government has considered military […]

January 22, 2021

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Nearly Third of Black U.S. Military Members Reporting Suffering Racial Discrimination or Harassment, Unlikely to Report

Almost a third of Black U.S. military servicemembers reported suffering racial discrimination and/or harassment during a 12-month period, according to results of a 2017 Defense Department survey, Reuters reported. Troops who suffered racial discrimination or harassment had high dissatisfaction with the complaint process and mostly did not report, according to the survey. The Pentagon’s release […]

January 22, 2021

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Newly-Established U.S. Naval Community College Begins Pilot Program

Around 550 Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard members began classes virtually yesterday as part of the United States Naval Community College (USNCC) pilot program.

January 14, 2021

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Texas Tech Appoints News Director of Military & Veterans Programs

Texas Tech University‘s Division of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DDEI) has named Sierra Mello-Miles as the new director of Military & Veterans Programs. “We chose Sierra for this role not just because of her experience, but also her knowledge of the issues experienced by our MVP participants that reflected her preparation to take on the […]

January 10, 2021

Kerrigan Batsa’s Journey to Discovering the Aircraft Maintenance Field

While working customer service for Spirit Airlines at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Kerrigan Batsa would often hear stories from people about their flights and travel experiences. This ignited her passion for aviation. Originally intending on becoming a flight attendant, she was drawn to aviation maintenance instead, despite having little to no […]

January 10, 2021

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U.S. Mint Honors Tuskegee Airmen With New Quarter

The United States Mint released the last coin as part of its America the Beautiful Quarters Program, which honors the Tuskegee Airman National Historic Site at Moton Field, Alabama NewsCenter reported. Since the Mint program’s establishment in 2010, 56 quarters have been created. For its latest installment, a Tuskegee Airman is portrayed on the quarter. […]

January 9, 2021

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CIA Aims to Diversify Intelligence Workforce

The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) recently established a new recruitment website with the intent of diversifying the intelligence workforce, according to Military.com. In May 2018, Gina Haspel became the first female director of the CIA. Since being hired, she has focused her efforts on recruitment. For example, the CIA joined social media and their advertisements […]

January 9, 2021