Policy
Army recruiting: better than last year, still short of goal, officials say
The service inducted around 9,000 more new soldiers this year than in 2022, commander says.
Policy
Marines to appoint a safety general
After deadly crashes, acting commandant bumps Corps’ Safety Division up to one-star status.
Ideas
The Space Force needs a brand-new culture of its own
It doesn’t do organized violence—and shouldn’t pretend that it does.
Policy
Despite major reform to military justice system, Navy still leaves public in dark
The service is fighting a ProPublica lawsuit to make sexual-assault court proceedings public.
Policy
Women face misogyny, barriers to promotion in special operations forces, US Army study says
The “very small percentage” of respondents who espoused such views included officers and senior enlisted leaders.
Policy
Army launches second phase of ad campaign amid recruiting slump
New ads continue Army’s focus on the needs of Gen-Z.
Threats
How innovation cells in Army combat units are harnessing soldiers’ ideas
Four divisions are turning projects around in record time, from leashed drones to mold trackers.
Ideas
Get mental health stigmas out of the clearance process
Old attitudes toward mental health treatment must no longer dissuade people from applying for cleared jobs or seeking help after receiving one.
Policy
What military sexual-assault victims think of the new way cases are prosecuted
President Biden signed an executive order last month that removes legal decision-making authority from commanders for most serious crimes.
Ideas
To compete with China in STEM, Pentagon should invest in HBCUs
The DOD can't leave the potential of historically Black colleges and universities untapped.
Threats
Nearly 100 Navy officers affected by senator’s hold
The service will become the third without a Senate-confirmed leader when CNO Adm. Mike Gilday steps down Aug. 14.
Ideas
China’s war planners are leaning harder on its militia
The PLA’s reserve auxiliary force dwarfs the regular military, but is understudied and too often overlooked.
Policy
Joint Chiefs to get taste of Marine modernization with new senior enlisted advisor
As the new senior advisor to the chairman, Sgt. Maj. Troy Black will bring four years’ experience with Force Design 2030.
Policy
Army now 2nd service without Senate-confirmed leader
At the “relinquishment of authority” ceremony, senior military leadership blasted Sen. Tuberville’s hold on nominations.
Science & Tech
AI-powered health monitors may boost readiness, Army's next top enlisted leader says
Weimer highlighted a program at his old command that uses health data to help candidates going through the rigorous Army physical tests.
Defense Systems
1/4 of DOD cyber jobs are vacant. Here's the plan to fill them
Civilian cyber workers are the main challenge, as it's harder for DOD to attract and keep them.
Policy
Unable to issue formal guidance to his Marines, acting commandant writes a letter
The Senate hold on senior promotions has Gen. Eric Smith in a holding pattern.
Policy
Multi-year destroyer contracts will bolster shipyards, workforces: Navy
The contracts are the first to use a new provision that helps yards foster talent in their local communities.
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