Hegseth’s plan to trim top ranks could hit more than 120 officers
About 20% of top active duty general and admiral jobs would be eliminated, plus 10% of the more than 800 positions across other leadership levels.
By Lolita C. Baldor
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Hegseth directs 20% cut to top military leadership positions
In a memo dated Monday, Hegseth said the cuts will remove “redundant force structure to optimize and streamline leadership.”
By Tara Copp, AP
Navy SWOs to get their own leather jacket!
Intended for wear at sea, it also can be paired ashore with a service uniform.
Indonesia president visits islands also claimed by China
China has been embroiled in territorial disputes with smaller neighbors including Vietnam and the Philippines over islands, reefs and lagoons in the South China Sea.
Some veterans salty over Eddie Gallagher’s new clothing line
Retired Special Warfare Operator Chief Eddie Gallagher has launched a clothing line, and the feedback is mixed. Some veterans support him, while others are salty.
Historic data on military suicide shows no clear link with combat operations
A new study tracks Army suicide from the 1840s until today and finds a decrease in rates of self-harm during war time.
Rockets land near Baghdad airport, Iran-backed militias approaching a red line US official says
“Iran should not mistake the United States’ restraint for an unwillingness to respond with decisive military force should our forces or interests be attacked."
By Shawn Snow
Fitz families and shipmates sue merchant vessel’s company
Two lawsuits claim the company is responsible for alleged failures by the crew of the ACX Crystal.
House lawmakers plan to push ahead on veterans mental health expansion plan. If they can get past their squabbles.
The Improve Act, which would give grants to mental health providers outside VA, will be the focus of a closed-door session.
How going to work for SecDef Mattis ended this Navy pilot’s career
Guy Snodgrass tries to set the record straight in "Holding the Line."
Community partners and support key to veteran suicide prevention
The leaders of the president's task force on veterans suicide prevention say the VA needs community partners to help connect veterans to find belonging in a community and avoid isolation.
By Richard Stone and Barbara Van Dahlen