Pentagon won’t say if troop deployment tempo exceeds recommended goalThe Pentagon says its data on whether troops are getting three months home for every month deployed is classified.2 months ago
Services were slow to process COVID vaccine exemptions, watchdog findsA Pentagon evaluation found some services taking too long to process COVID vaccine exemption paperwork.2 months ago
COVID-19 is probably going to put a dent in military manpowerSlowed accessions could put a dent in end strength, despite efforts to retain more troops.
The ban on COVID-19 survivors joining up has lifted, but some cases could still be deniedAccessions for COVID-19 survivors will happen on a case-by-case basis, the defense under secretary for personnel and readiness said.
Here are some new rules for relaxing stay-at-home policies on military installationsAs states begin to lift shelter-in-place orders, military installations will also consider opening up access.
The military needs a real plan to recruit and retain women, report findsOne in six service members is a woman, a slight increase in the last 15 years.
Pentagon memo contradicts Esper’s year-end coronavirus vaccine goal, per reportLeading U.S. health officials have been warning of a post-summer COVID-19 resurgence.
First coronavirus death in three weeks, DoD reportsAn eighth contractor died of complications over the weekend.
Here’s your first look at the Space Force flagSpace Force officials presented President Trump with the new flag in a White House ceremony.
For the second week, COVID-19 recoveries among troops outpaced new diagnosesThe number of infected service members continues to rise, but at a much slower pace than in April.
DoD’s inspector general has received almost 300 tips for coronavirus-related issuesThe Pentagon is preparing for a massive COVID-19 after-action review
Special operations using artificial intelligence, personality traits to recruit and selectAs special operations evolves, so, too, will the needed skillsets for operators.