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Sailors, Marines could see changes to how beards are accommodated
The Department of the Navy is now examining whether changes to its beard accommodation policies would be “operationally supportable and prudent."
Navy secretary honors Marine guards who helped evacuate Sudan embassy
As a military power struggle erupted into deadly fighting in the Sudanese capital, the Marines worked to get the embassy ready for an evacuation.
The Marine Corps lifts its deployment COVID-19 vaccine requirement
The Navy also recently scrapped its vaccination requirement for deployments.
Next America-class amphibious assault ship to be named ‘Fallujah’
“This namesake deserves to be in the Pantheon of iconic Marine Corps battles."
By Diana Stancy
‘In the crosshairs’: Department of Navy releases climate change strategy
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro describes climate change as an "existential threat" for the Navy and Marine Corps.
This week in Congress: Military leaders line up to ask for bigger budgets next year
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of May 9, 2022.
Commanders stripped of investigative authority over sexual harassment allegations within their own units
Commanders who receive sexual harassment complaints must forward that complaint to the “next higher level commander in the chain of command” within 72 hours.
By Diana Stancy
Hip, cool Army shares unverified Lana Del Rey quote in motivational tweet
The quote isn't found in any of Lana Del Rey's lyrics.
By Sarah Sicard
Navy halts use of fuel storage complex above Hawaii aquifer
“This will allow us to implement new safety actions before resuming operations,” Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro said.
Navy will reevaluate discharge upgrade applications for sailors, Marines with PTSD, TBI, other conditions
Decisions from the Naval Discharge Review Board since March 2, 2012, will automatically be reviewed if the applicant didn’t receive an upgrade to honorable discharge. Sailors and Marines who were separated before that time can reapply.
By Diana Stancy
Naval Community College prepares for second influx of sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen
The pilot program allows service members to earn an associate’s degree, with courses starting in January 2022.
By Diana Stancy