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Coast Guard petty officer’s conviction overturned in baby death case
Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Kathleen E. Richard, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of her infant daughter in 2022.
Navy crafts new cyber rating, designator to streamline roles
The new rating and designator will predominantly be assigned to shore billets such as staff positions and leadership positions, and instructor billets.
By Diana Stancy
Survey reveals why surface warfare officers want to leave the fleet
A report on the survey of SWOs was released by Naval Surface Forces earlier this month.
What Gen. CQ Brown would bring as chairman of the Joint Chiefs
Two sources confirmed to Defense News that the president has chosen Gen. Brown to succeed Army Gen. Mark Milley as the nation’s top military officer.
3rd ‘MARSOC 3’ defendant’s case goes before top military appeals court
“More than just legal questions, I think we heard some anger from the judges,” said a lawyer for Chief Petty Officer Eric Gilmet.
Need for accession waivers soars amid historic recruiting challenges
At least 1 in every 6 military recruits were given waivers to enter service in fiscal 2022.
Senators push DoD to approve recruits who’ve sought mental health care
Past treatment or diagnosis is still a bar to service for most.
Okinawa governor wants more power to prosecute US troops
A recent controversy has called into question the agreement that decides who prosecutes U.S. troops in Japan.
Navy astronaut leads NASA’s next space mission
The next set of astronauts heading to space, led by a retired Navy captain, launched early Thursday morning on NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 mission.
Dismissal of 3rd ‘MARSOC 3’ defendant’s case to be weighed by court
Chief Petty Officer Eric Gilmet is alleging unlawful command influence by a top Marine lawyer.
Pentagon launches management reform institute to address challenges
The Defense Management Institute will exist as an independent research entity.
By Joe Gould