APRIL 1, 2020 - On historic Fort Des Moines, Soldiers of the 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command push themselves to maintain readiness and prepare for their next logistical support mission. One Soldier has participated in this form of training for over a decade, and sees an opportunity for change within the ranks. Lt. Col. Kelly M. Bell has been making history as she … [Read more...]
Rules Restrict Political Activity by DoD Personnel
MARCH 11, 2020 - With the 2020 election season in full swing, the Department of Defense officials are reminding military members and civilian employees of limits to what kinds of political activity they can participate in. Those limits are outlined in the Hatch Act and in DoD Directive 1344.10, said Army Maj. Johnny Davis, with the Pennsylvania National Guard's staff judge … [Read more...]
Voicing Your Political Opinion on Social Media – 2020 Election Season
MARCH 3, 2020 - The Department of Defense encourages all military and civilian personnel and their eligible family members to register and vote. Certain provisions on campaign participation, however, apply to federal employees and members of the armed forces – offline or online. So what do Marines and Department of the Navy civilians need to know before they post, tweet and … [Read more...]
Military Officials Stress Importance of Protecting PII
JANUARY 23, 2020 - U.S. Army Garrison Fort McCoy is stressing the raising of public awareness of the Department of Defense’s (DOD) policy and commitment to detect, deter, and defend against accidental disclosure of personally identifiable information (PII). Privacy is important to everyone Protecting Privacy Act (PA) records is the responsibility of every federal employee, … [Read more...]
How to Find Peace After the Military
JANUARY 14, 2020 - After I exited the Marine Corps in 2007, I spent two years essentially just drinking a lot. I wasn’t homeless or anything. But I certainly wasn’t doing anything with my life either. And it definitely wasn’t good for me. It also seemed that I wasn’t the only one. Many of the people I served with found themselves in similar predicaments. Our conversations … [Read more...]