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Marine Corps’ camouflage uniform shortage has eased up
Marine recruits now are receiving a full issue of the camouflage combat utility uniforms.
Pentagon red tape blocking bigger pilot bonuses authorized by Congress
The Army and Navy want to give more money to pilots whose service is ending, but they're blocked by bureaucracy.
By Davis Winkie
Camouflage uniform shortage prompts Marine Corps to relax attire rules
Unit commanders may allow the desert-colored camouflage combat utility uniform or the flame-resistant organizational gear, known as FROGs.
Who can fly the Marine Corps’ Reaper drones?
For now, only commissioned officers can pilot the Marine Corps' MQ-9 aircraft.
Why colorblindness disqualifies military pilot hopefuls
Each service has its own vision requirements for enlistment or commission. But within the branches, specific occupations have different standards.
By Sarah Sicard
Audit of Marine cyber officers’ records commits some to more service
24 of the Corps' 181 cyberspace officers saw their end of active service dates changed.
As egg prices soar, how does DOD avoid scrambling to keep troops fed?
Don't expect to see a chow hall devoid of eggs any time soon.
By Sarah Sicard
Nebraska considers using veterans to help address teacher shortage
A new bill would allow qualifying veterans to teach in Nebraska, but critics say it is not the solution to the state’s teacher shortage.
By Paul Hammel, The Nebraska Examiner
Smaller firms at Army trade show say they’re hard-hit by market shocks
Defense firms are grappling with the economic fallout from the pandemic, but small businesses say their pain is acute.
Housing allowances are about to go up for more than 100K troops
DoD has unveiled a number of initiatives to improve quality of life for service members, including a boost in Basic Allowance in Housing for some troops.
‘Extraordinary circumstances’: DoD eyes inflation relief for vendors
A new Pentagon memo is opening the door to inflation relief for defense contractors working under fixed-price contracts.
By Joe Gould