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Marine Corps Forces Central Command fires its sergeant major
Sgt. Maj. Delwin Ellington was relieved of his position in February.
Canceled spring break? Troops can now carry over up to 120 days leave this year, thanks to COVID-19 travel ban
The new policy, backdated to March 11, allows troops to accumulate more than the standard 60 days of leave ― though no more than 120 ― through September 30. They will have until Sept. 30, 2023 to use up that excess leave.
The Corps expects to hit recruiting goals despite pandemic
“Commanders have the authority to adjust ship plans to account for specific local impacts due to the pandemic that may make it impractical for poolees from certain areas to leave for recruit training as scheduled."
By Shawn Snow
Goldfein predicts stop movement order halting military moves will continue past May 11
"May 12, we’re not that much better than when we’re sitting here today."
By Diana Stancy
DoD expands care to COVID-19 patients in three locations
Military medical support in New York City, New Orleans and Dallas will expand to include COVID-19 patients.
By Kyle Rempfer
Moving associations seek federal relief after Defense Department PCS stop order
The International Association of Movers and the American Moving and Storage Association said “DoD’s Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) represent roughly 20% of all moves globally," with the halt order having “a massive impact on the future financial viability, and structural capacity of the household goods moving industry.” They are seeking over $186 million in relief.
By Dylan Gresik
‘The Military Diet’ is the worst diet since starvation
You too can achieve the skeletal, prisoner of war beach bod you’ve always dreamed of.
By Jon Simkins
6 Tips for Protecting Your Financial Information
Most people don’t learn about identity theft and fraud until after it happens. Make it your mission to be vigilant about your personal and financial information security. The steps you take to be proactive could go a long way, and save you the heartache of dealing with fraud and theft.
Senate fails to limit Trump war powers amid Iran tensions
The Senate fell short Friday, in a 50-40 vote, on an amendment to a sweeping Defense bill that would require congressional support before Trump acts. It didn't reach the 60-vote threshold needed for passage. But lawmakers said the majority showing sent a strong message that Trump cannot continue relying on the nearly two-decade-old war authorizations Congress approved in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. The House is expected to take up the issue next month.
Don’t implement controversial GI Bill transfer rule yet, or at all, lawmakers tell Pentagon
The impending policy change would end GI Bill transfer options for service members with more than 16 years in uniform.
By Natalie Gross
Pentagon tells White House to stop politicizing military
The Pentagon has told the White House to stop politicizing the military, amid a furor over a Trump administration order to have the Navy ship named for the late Sen. John McCain hidden from view during a presidential visit.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press