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Plan would make military enlistment, retention bonuses tax exempt
A bill introduced in the House this week proposes to end federal taxes on bonuses given to troops for joining or re-enlisting in the military.
Navy makes 78 more ratings eligible for reenlistment bonuses
“We’ve done due diligence to ensure that we have bonuses in the right ratings at the right time to ensure maximum warfighting capability."
By Diana Stancy
Is this the best reenlistment location ever?
Assigned to the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman, Master-at-Arms 1st Class Brian Dunne reenlisted standing atop the Truman’s starboard anchor Oct. 22. Lt. j.g. Asa Calloway administered the oath.
Navy ramps up its regulation of CBD products
The service says the products "could negatively impact mission readiness."
By J.D. Simkins
Federal appeals court: Male-only draft is constitutional
A federal appeals court in New Orleans upheld the constitutionality of the all-male military draft system Thursday, citing a 1981 U.S. Supreme Court decision.
Tell us: From promotions to decisions to separate, how is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting your career?
Let us know how the pandemic has affected your thoughts about staying in the military.
Thousands defer plans to leave the military during crisis
Across the military, uncertainty about future jobs or college opportunities is driving more service members to re-enlist or at least postpone their scheduled departures.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Here’s how the Navy is ramping up its reenlistment bonus policy to retain sailors
The Navy also announced it’s adding 27 skillsets to the list of those who could qualify for a bonus.
By Diana Stancy
Panel to recommend making women register for the draft
Currently only men between the ages of 18 and 25 are required to sign up for a potential military draft.
Appeals court weighs constitutionality of excluding women from the draft
The federal government has argued that the courts should wait until the results of a three-year study on public service in the United States.
By Patricia Kime