No more automatic GWOT service medals, DoD says - Military Times
WEBJul 29, 2022 · No more automatic GWOT service medals, DoD says. Signaling the end of a 21-year era, the Department of Defense has told the military services to sharply restrict the award of the Global War on ...
Report: Trump disparaged US war dead as ‘losers,’ ‘suckers’
WEBSep 3, 2020 · A new report details multiple instances of President Donald Trump making disparaging remarks about members of the U.S. military who have been captured or killed, including referring to the ...
Thousands of US troops deploying for first-ever NATO Response …
WEBFeb 25, 2022 · To date, the U.S. has activated 14,000 troops for Europe. Half of those have mobilized unilaterally, including 4,700 82nd Airborne Division soldiers to Poland, 1,000 2nd Cavalry Regiment soldiers ...
Trump made up injury to dodge Vietnam service, his former …
WEBTrump made up injury to dodge Vietnam service, his former lawyer testifies. Michael Cohen told lawmakers that Trump said it would be 'stupid' to serve in Vietnam.
1:3 deployment-to-dwell ratio to be standardized under DoD …
WEBSep 16, 2021 · 1:3 deployment-to-dwell ratio to be standardized under DoD policy starting in Nov. Troops will get at least three years at home in between deployments under new policy.
These maps can help you figure out your burn pit exposure risk
WEBDec 4, 2019 · Jobs for Veterans. It can be tough to get treatment for burn pit exposure, but this project helps service members and veterans pinpoint the Pentagon documents that detail their risks.
Why federal employment after the military is a great option
WEBDec 16, 2021. If you are weighing your options for employment after the military, joining the ranks of the federal Civil Service can be a great way to continue to serve in another capacity. With ...
Here’s how to turn your military training into a college degree
WEBFeb 21, 2018 · Here’s how it works: Service members select a “home college” to grant their degree. Through a student agreement, the home college will accept up to 75 percent of the hours required for the ...
DoD SkillBridge: The best military transition program you didn’t …
WEBThe DoD SkillBridge Program lets active-duty personnel from all four branches spend the last 180 days of their military service interning at a civilian job with one of more than 500 industry partners.
Change allows extra GI Bill benefits for some disabled vets
WEBApr 12, 2021 · The GI Bill program is well-known. Veterans or their dependents can use the Post-9/11 GI Bill benefit to pay for college tuition and receive a housing stipend, with the goal of completing a degree ...