FEBRUARY 4, 2020 - President Donald J. Trump's administration has expanded the ability of combatant commanders to use landmines in specific, exceptional incidents. Previously, the only place that U.S. forces could employ landmines was on the Korean peninsula. Trump made the decision to broaden the use of landmines as a result of a study commissioned by then-Defense … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2020
Academy Brings Back MTIs, Refocuses on Training Fundamentals
FEBRUARY 3, 2020 - For the first time in a decade, the Academy will have permanent military training instructors on the Cadet Wing staff to enhance the military training program. “I want this to be the nation’s most disciplined, professional and future-focused military training organization,” said Brig. Gen. Michele Edmondson, the Academy’s commandant of cadets. In 2004, … [Read more...]
Service Academies Focus on More Robust Sexual Assault Prevention
FEBRUARY 3, 2020 - The Defense Department released its annual report on sexual harassment and assault at the military's service academies Jan. 30. The report reflects the academies' efforts to support sexual assault victims, but also shows more work needs to be done to reduce and stop the crime, Pentagon officials said. "Our overall takeaway is that the academies' mature … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Observes African American – Black History Month
FEBRUARY 3, 2020 - The Marine Corps celebrates the nationwide observance of African American/Black History Month throughout February. MARADMIN 033/20 encourages commanders to hold observance events within their commands and local communities to recognize and celebrate the service and contributions of military, veteran and civilian African Americans. Origins of the … [Read more...]
NDAA Expands Military Spouse Scholarship
FEBRUARY 3, 2020 - Military spouses now have more flexibility to use the My Career Advancement Account Scholarship to pursue education and professional credentials. The FY20 National Defense Authorization Act expands the program to help pay tuition up to $4,000 for a license, certification or associate degree to pursue any occupation or career. As long as the military spouse, … [Read more...]