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Why more vets should work in shipyards, according to Marine leader
A dearth of workers is the biggest challenge for the U.S. shipbuilding industry, naval advocates say.
Why colorblindness disqualifies military pilot hopefuls
Each service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.
By Sarah Sicard
As egg prices soar, how does DOD avoid scrambling to keep troops fed?
Don't expect to see a chow hall devoid of eggs any time soon.
By Sarah Sicard
Nebraska considers using veterans to help address teacher shortage
A new bill would allow qualifying veterans to teach in Nebraska, but critics say it is not the solution to the state’s teacher shortage.
By Paul Hammel, The Nebraska Examiner
Smaller firms at Army trade show say they’re hard-hit by market shocks
Defense firms are grappling with the economic fallout from the pandemic, but small businesses say their pain is acute.
Housing allowances are about to go up for more than 100K troops
DoD has unveiled a number of initiatives to improve quality of life for service members, including a boost in Basic Allowance in Housing for some troops.
‘Extraordinary circumstances’: DoD eyes inflation relief for vendors
A new Pentagon memo is opening the door to inflation relief for defense contractors working under fixed-price contracts.
By Joe Gould
Amid hiring boom, defense firms say labor shortage is dragging them down
Labor shortfalls rooted in the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic remain a millstone around the neck of the defense industry, forcing firms to juggle staff, hold job fairs and find workarounds to keep operations running as smoothly as possible.
Biden invokes Defense Production Act for formula shortage
President Joe Biden has invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and has authorized flights to import supply from overseas.
By Zeke Miller, The Associated Press
Commissaries set limits on purchases of baby formula amid nationwide shortage
The supply of infant formula is running 40 percent to 50 percent below normal in commercial stores, but the most critical, specialized formulas have been even more depleted.
By Karen Jowers
New military parents: Ignore social media posts promising free baby formula from Tricare
Tricare doesn't cover regular baby formula for otherwise healthy infants.
By Karen Jowers