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The president signed an executive order last week that changes how some crimes - including sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and murder - are handled within the military justice system. The executive order makes changes to the Manual for Courts-Martial. The changes, among other things, move responsibility for the handling
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Defense Department officials have said the department will be ready to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to all eligible beneficiaries by May 1, in keeping with a White House announcement that on that date, all Americans will be able to get vaccinated if they want to. "We are committed to contributing to the president
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The Defense Health Agency will take the next step this fall in evolving healthcare across the Military Health System, which oversees the care and well-being of some 9.5 million people, including servicemembers, families and retirees. As part of Phase 2 of the MHS overhaul, half of the roughly 375 military treatment
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Infantry soldiers often carry an array of supplies and gear that together can weigh anywhere from 60 to 120 pounds, said Capt. Erika Hanson, the assistant product manager for the Squad Multipurpose Equipment Transport. But the SMET vehicle, which the Army expects to field in just under three years, "is designed
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WASHINGTON - Two changes made to a set of programs will make participation easier for officers wanting to expand their military careers with opportunities such as fellowships and scholarships. Under the officer "Broadening Opportunity Program," or BOP, officers can apply to all programs they qualify for, instead
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WASHINGTON (Army News Service) - The Army expects to field the new sniper rifle, the XM2010, by January. And conversion kits for the M4 rifle will come next year. A panel of program managers from Program Executive Office Soldier met Oct. 14 at the Pentagon to discuss the status of several