Read the original article on Military.com. Follow Military.com on Twitter. Army Command Sergeant Major Lynice Thorpe-Noel says she has seen her share of bias coming up through the ranks as a Black woman in the military. “Sometimes maybe I thought it would have been because of color; maybe it might have been my perception that it […]
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US Military gets 1st Black service chief as Gen. ‘CQ’ Brown takes charge of Air Force
NewsRead the original article on Military.com. Follow Military.com on Twitter The Air Force must accelerate change to take on future challenges, the service’s new chief of staff said during a historic ceremony in which he became the first African American to lead a military branch. Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown became the 22nd Air Force chief of staff […]
‘The Jet Doesn’t Care:’ 1st female F-35 demo pilot says she’s focused on excellence
Military AffairsThis article by Oriana Pawlyk originally appeared on Military.com Capt. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe, the new face of the U.S. Air Force‘s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter demonstration team, is “used to” being outnumbered as a female pilot. Wolfe, of the 388th Fighter Wing at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, has served in the Air Force for nearly a decade. But […]
Military base schools extend deadline to enroll in virtual learning
Family ResourcesThis article by Patricia Kime originally appeared on Military.com Department of Defense Education Activity parents have two additional days to decide whether to send their children to school in person next month or enroll them in virtual learning for at least a semester. DoDEA has extended the deadline for signing students up for virtual learning […]
Marine Corps Marathon canceled for first time in history
NewsThis article by Gina Harkins originally appeared on Military.com The novel coronavirus pandemic has claimed another big event for runners. Marine Corps Marathon officials announced Monday that the traditional fall race will be canceled for the first time in its 45-year history. The 2020 in-person Marine Corps Marathon events scheduled to take place in and […]
8 Tips for PCSing During COVID-19
Covid-19This article by Rebecca Alwine originally appeared on Military.com While the typical permanent change of station (PCS) season is usually well underway by the end of July, this year is anything but typical. As the moving process continues to shift thanks COVID-19, military families face more questions than answers. And like so much in military life, our […]
Pentagon lifts travel ban in all states except Florida, California, Michigan
NewsRead the original article on Military.com. Follow Military.com on Twitter Troops and their families based in most states across the country have been given the OK to resume regular travel, except for some states that continue to see troubling rises in coronavirus cases. Ten more states have met the criteria to lift the travel restrictions the Pentagon set in […]
It’s Official: The Army is getting rid of officer promotion photos to help eliminate bias
NewsRead the original article on Military.com. Follow Military.com on Twitter Days after Defense Secretary Mark Esper proposed removing photos from officer promotion board packages as a way to eliminate unconscious bias in the process, the Army has moved to suspend its use of the photos. In a memo dated Wednesday and signed by Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy and Chief of Staff […]
Navy SEAL fitness: Learning different paces for different kinds of tactical fitness
LifestyleRead the original article on Military.com. Follow Military.com on Twitter You will learn many ways to pace yourself throughout your military journey. Pacing will not only be a factor during running events, but also swimming, rucking and even some calisthenics events in fitness testing or selection training. Pacing will also be required when you are active duty to help […]
Military Spouse Employment crash course
FeaturedRead the original article on Military.com. Follow Military.com on Twitter Military Spouse Employment Manual Holding down a job while your spouse is in the military is easier than you might think. While the military often throws a monkey wrench into best-laid plans, your career doesn’t have to be one of them. Military spouses have successful careers in all types of industries. […]
