Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is forming a new task force to further roll back diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The panel will promote “merit-based, color-blind policies” at DOD.
Part of the task force’s mandate is to ensure “the department will not consider sex, race or ethnicity when considering individuals for promotion, command or special duty,” Military Times reported.
DOD photo by Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza
DOD’s Defense Innovation Unit has invited industry to present low-collateral defeat capabilities that would help the Pentagon with counter-drone efforts at installations without doing harm to nearby communities, Air and Space Forces Magazine reported. “You’re trying...
ADC will host a 30-minute webinar May 29 at 12 noon Eastern time on how to nominate military spouses for the Military Spouse Leadership Initiative. “If you know a military spouse who is driven by service, leadership and a commitment to strengthening defense...
Minnesota National Guard Activated to Fight Forest Fires The Minnesota National Guard has joined the fight against two major fires, the Camp House fire and the Jenkins Creek fire. “I’m grateful to the men and women of the Minnesota National Guard for stepping up to...
The Senate Tuesday confirmed Troy Meink to become the next Air Force secretary by a 74-25 vote. He is expected to begin in the position today, Air and Space Forces Magazine reported. The article described Meink as “the most space-experienced senior leader in the...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s plan to restructure the military could mean more than 120 fewer high-ranking officer positions, according to an AP analysis. “Based on the percentages outlined by Hegseth and his senior staff, 20% of the 44 authorized top active duty...
Army Anniversary March Makes Stop in Monterey In honor of its 250th anniversary, the Army went on a 250-mile ruck march across the coast of...
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll said last week that large defense contractors must adapt to a more efficient procurement model if they want to stay in...
Trump Orders Veteran Homeless Shelter to Be Established in L.A. President Trump recently signed an executive order requiring the Department of...
The DOD Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation is hosting a webinar May 13 at 3 p.m. Eastern time about upcoming funding opportunities...
The military academies will no longer consider race, ethnicity or gender in admissions decisions under an order issued Friday by Defense Secretary...
California Air Base Chosen as Home for New Drone Program The Air Force recently chose Beale Air Force Base, California as the home for new drones...
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Navy was liable for the 2021 leak at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility near Joint Base Pearl...
Among the Army’s planned reforms is merging Army Futures Command with the Training and Doctrine Command. The command will be called the...
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth poses for a photo with Department of Homeland Security staff members at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, May 6....
President Trump has declared that today should be a celebration of the United States’ and its allies’ victory in World War II. “On this Victory Day...