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The military has lifted its vaccine mandate, but won't automatically reinstate troops who defied it
At issue: Should ex-troops continue to face consequences for refusing the vaccine order, even though the order has been rescinded?
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Retired from the U.S. military, these bomb techs are helping dispose of mines in Ukraine
The volunteers - some in their 70s - are helping educate Ukrainians about unexploded munitions and training Ukrainian forces to disarm them.
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Know someone who wants to join the National Guard? In some states, you now can get a finder's fee.
The referral bonuses are designed to boost recruiting at the National Guard, which fell thousands of troops short of its goal last year.
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Weapons, tents, generators, and more: The U.S. military is sending supplies to Ukraine almost daily
The U.S. Transportation Command has the primary responsibility to load planes, ships, and other vehicles with supplies bound for Ukraine.
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The Navy's waiting list for child care is getting shorter, but it still numbers more than 5000
The Navy is building more on-base childcare centers and launching new programs to help sailors and their families. But advocates and parents say it’s not enough.
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A revived program allows green card holders to become citizens faster if they enlist in the military
The program allows recruits to naturalize at the end of basic training. Several military branches have revived it at a time when the military is having trouble attracting recruits.
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For the first time in decades, military academy cadets will be allowed to become parents
In 2021, Congress reversed a policy that blocked students with dependents from continuing their studies at the highly competitive military academies. The change is scheduled to take effect in the upcoming school year.
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For these West Point cadets, military leadership includes finding solutions to climate change
Under a new Army program, West Point students are working with the Defense Department to address climate challenges that could affect national security.
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The military wants to contract with more small businesses, but the process can be overwhelming
Smaller companies can offer unique solutions to problems the military faces, but they can struggle to break into a defense industry that can be frustrating to navigate.
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'A rocket docket': Judges want a speedy process to settle thousands of Camp Lejeune water cases
People exposed to tainted water on the North Carolina Marine base from 1953 to 1987 can sue the government, but judges are hoping to keep the litigation from dragging on for years.
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