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‘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
'Always do the right thing’: Mark Esper issues his last memo to the force
The former defense secretary thanked for the force for upholding their values and urged them to "always do the right thing."
DoD canceled its diversity training audit to comply with new White House rules
The project will be replaced by a new one that focus on President Donald Trump's ban on critical race theory.
Bye-bye Bitcoin: Marine Corps bans cryptocurrency mining on government devices
Marines also are prohibited from having gaming, dating or gambling platforms on their government-furnished mobile devices.
By Harm Venhuizen
In memo to force, Esper issues directions on operational security
"Ongoing reviews reveal a culture of insufficient OPSEC practices and habits at DoD," writes Esper.
By Aaron Mehta
Promotion packet photos are out. Name and sex could be next.
In the future, promotion board members may only see a troop's accomplishments when making a decision to select them for promotion.
Confederate flag effectively banned from military installations
Defense Secretary Mark Esper's guidance lays out which flags can be flown in public, and the criteria don't support the Confederate battle flag.
Top military leaders speak out about racism in wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody
America's military leaders speak out after the death of George Floyd.
Pentagon memo contradicts Esper’s year-end coronavirus vaccine goal, per report
Leading U.S. health officials have been warning of a post-summer COVID-19 resurgence.
DoD’s border wall funding shift hits Russia deterrence efforts
The Pentagon is moving to scuttle nearly 19 more military construction projects ― including $274 million worth in Europe to deter Russia.
By Joe Gould