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Tactical vehicle mishaps are training failures — simulators could help
Mandating driver training simulators would provide troops with the tools they need to survive, the author of this op-ed argues.
By Walt Yates
Navy relieves commander of New Hampshire Reserve center
Cmdr. Joseph Dearing was relieved as NRC Manchester CO “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” the Navy said.
By Beth Sullivan
Army plans for Trump birthday parade include 6,600 troops: Report
Plans for a potential military parade on President Trump’s birthday call for more than 6,600 soldiers, at least 150 vehicles and 50 helicopters.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Opinion
Ditching the standing power throw strengthens the Army fitness test
The removal of the standing power throw from the ACFT represents a smarter, more combat-relevant assessment of soldiers, the authors of this op-ed argue.
By Nick Barringer and Alex Morrow
Service leaders laud quality-of-life improvements, but concerns linger
Officials worry that planned Defense Department civilian workforce cuts could hurt base services and military family support.
Top Marine calls for affordable, lethal and autonomous systems
The service wants a constant Marine Expeditionary Unit presence on the high seas.
By Todd South
Military sexual assault reports decreased 4% last fiscal year
Officials said they are encouraged by the drop in reports of sexual violence but warned the problem still poses a threat to force readiness.
Healing in the Heartland: USAF Vets Bring Healing to Military Families
Holbrook Farms has quietly become a sanctuary for surviving military spouses and family members.
By Sightline Media Group Sponsored Content
Veterans Aren’t Broken, but the Narrative About Them Is
Veterans deserve to be recognized for ALL that they are: resilient, multifaceted, and human.
By Sightline Media Group Sponsored Content
The Heart of TAPS Good Grief Camp
The annual Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) Good Grief Camp is held for surviving adults over Memorial Day weekend in Arlington, Virginia.
By Sightline Media Group Sponsored Content
Why many veterans avoid mental health care – and why Check-In matters
A veteran’s transition from the military can be challenging for many reasons, but there’s one that’s typically overlooked or ignored: mental health.
By Sightline Media Group Sponsored Content