This article by Kyle Rempfer was originally published by the Air Force Times The Air Force will move to four-week repeating cycles for basic training recruits and test an alternate location to train them, as the service grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, officials said in a statement Thursday. The changes will reschedule the March 31 […]
Navy postpones promotions for 160,000 sailors until further notice amid coronavirus concerns
Covid-19This article by J.D. Simkins was originally published by the Navy Times Mounting concerns over the spread of coronavirus has prompted Navy officials to delay all selection boards indefinitely. The decision was to suspend all officer and enlisted boards was announced in a message to the fleet Thursday by Chief of Naval Personnel Vice Adm. […]
This US Army Medal of Honor recipient is now a sergeant major
ArmyThis article by Kyle Rempfer was originally published by the Army Times A Green Beret who received the Medal of Honor in October has been promoted to the rank of sergeant major, 3rd Special Forces Group said in a news release. Sgt. Maj. Matthew O. Williams was promoted during a ceremony at the Col. Aaron […]
Writing your first resume as a civilian? Here’s our comprehensive guide
CareerThis article by Dylan Gresik originally appeared on Military Times You’ve finally decided to get out of the military? Congrats! But there’s a lot of work to come. Step one of applying for civilian jobs will be writing a résumé. And it’s going to be harder than you might think. There’s no shortage of resources […]
This 79-year-old Utah man just swore his Army enlistment oath
ArmyThis article by Todd South was originally published by the Army Times A 79-year-old Utah man recently swore his oath of enlistment, nearly six decades after he first joined the Army. David Jager swore his oath of enlistment on February 20, 2020 at the Utah National Guard headquarters in Draper, Utah, according to an Army […]
Top Marine says ‘immediate execution’ items include more gender integration, smarter grunts and changes to parental leave for adoptive, same-sex parents
Marine CorpsThis article by Philip Athey was originally published by the Military Times Commandant Gen. David Berger took to Twitter Friday morning to announce what he sees as the most important issues to address in the Marine Corps. These are the “most important matters for immediate execution,” he wrote in an eight-tweet thread. The tweets are […]
How to send Girl Scout cookies to troops overseas
Off DutyThis article by Dylan Gresik originally appeared in the Military Times It’s that time of year again: Girl Scout cookie season. Whether it’s the simple yet satisfying oatmeal-peanut butter Do-Si-Do, complex coconut Samoa or the classic, chocolaty fresh Thin Mints, everyone has a favorite cookie. Regardless of your choice, as you eagerly place your order […]
