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Service members must prove sincere religious beliefs for facial hair waivers
Religious waivers that have already been approved will be reevaluated within 90 days, the memo states.
New rules for gold crows
Big Navy loosens another uniform policy to embrace a shifting workforce.
By Mark D. Faram
New uniforms revealed! Fashionable and FREE!
Another round of wear-testing is slated for July, but if it pans out this two-piece uniform could become optional issued clothing when you report on board ship — no trips to Navy Exchange, no money out of your annual uniform allowance.
By Mark D. Faram
Here’s why the Union Jack is back
In a move that wasn't supposed to happen until the Global War on Terrorism ended, the U.S. Navy will return to flying the Union Jack.
By Mark D. Faram
Immunity granted to seven SEALs in war crimes case
A large dossier of investigative and legal files provided to Navy Times revealed Friday that several SEALs have sought both testimonial and transactional immunity from future prosecution in exchange for their testimony against a chief petty officer.
By Carl Prine
Air Force general calls himself out for wearing upside-down ribbon rack during State of the Union
A key characteristic of a good leader is one’s ability to put pride aside and admit one’s own mistakes.
By J.D. Simkins
Are the Navy’s safety boots unsafe?
Internal files leaked to Navy Times reveal concerns at the highest levels of the service about possible links between the issued general-purpose safety boot and rising numbers of ladder well injuries.
By Mark D. Faram
Here’s what you need to know about the biggest update to UCMJ in decades
The services unveiled big changes to the Uniform Code of Military Justice with the new year.
Navy accuses yeoman of setting 2015 blaze
Yeoman 2nd Class Charmaine K. March has been charged with aggravated arson for her alleged role in a suspicious 2015 blaze at a two-story apartment building in Newport News.
By Mark D. Faram
Is the Navy’s new boot a flop?
In the three months since the new I Boot-4 hit the Navy Exchange's shelves, it accounts for only about 12 percent of sea safety boot sales.
By Mark D. Faram
New Navy PT gear is here — what you need to know!
The new PT uniform plan was approved by Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. John Richardson in mid-2018 and exchanges began retailing the high-performance version last month.
By Mark D. Faram