Army brings back 90-day reenlistment window, suspends most extensions
The service surpassed its retention goals for the year in April by more than 800 soldiers.
By Todd South
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Air Force gives airmen just days to reenlist for retention bonus
High retention rates and reenlistments have caused the Air Force to burn through its retention bonus budget earlier than expected.
Pentagon officials keeping an eye on morale at nuclear bases
As the U.S. modernizes its nuclear capabilities, leadership is checking in with operators and maintainers.
F.E. Warren removes nuclear security forces airmen suspected of marijuana use
This is the latest of many incidents involving alleged or proven drug use by airmen in the nuclear enterprise.
Presidential candidate Yang supports psychedelic mushrooms for veterans’ medical treatment
“I’ve talked to veterans who’ve also benefited from psilocybin mushrooms," Yang said. "They said it was the only thing that actually has helped combat their PTSD. Pretty much if it’s going to help a veteran, we should make it easier, not harder, for them to get access to it."
By Dylan Gresik
Our veterans deserve the well-being that medical cannabis can provide
The brave men and women who have sacrificed their well-being in service to our country deserve access to all treatments that could potentially help them manage the often-severe medical consequences of combat, says the author of this commentary.
By Nick Etten
Corps increases time-in-service requirements for sergeants and staff sergeants, revamps re-enlistment
The Marine Corps is preparing to increase the time-in-service and time-in-grade requirements for promotion to sergeant and staff sergeant.
By Philip Athey
Marine commandant considers major changes to improve force retention
The Marine Corps is considering major changes for a more nimble reenlistment process, and a retention policy that focuses on talent not promotion, as the force prepares for the future.
By Philip Athey
Court-martial for Air Force Academy running back on cocaine charges begins
Cadet 1st Class Joseph Saucier was cut from the team last December while an investigation was under way.
Army raises max re-up bonuses to $80K for certain jobs
The Army is offering the maximum reenlistment bonus to qualified soldiers in the cyber, linguist, Special Forces and explosive ordnance disposal communities.
By Kyle Rempfer
Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen hit with new pot, CBD rules
The new directives are designed to guide service members in an era of evolving state and federal rules on cannabis products.
By Carl Prine