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Austin failed to tell Congress or the White House about his health problems as required, report says
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Drain the Swamp... “Why would we ask the American taxpayer to spend upwards of $1 billion on a plane that would then only be used for a handful of months and then transfer directly to the president?” Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy asked. “That doesn’t sound like a wise use of taxpayer dollars.” -
CFL/ACFLs, Updated Guides: Guide 6 & 7 (Jul 2025) New: “Read-only PRIMS ACCESS LETTER” Available: Read-Only PRIMS Training Course
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Ripple effect continues months after a temporary hiring freeze crippled many DOD day cares Military families and on-base child care providers have known for a long time that theirs is a system delicately balanced on a wobbling foundation, made shakier by the frequent moves of its primary pool of employees—military spouses.
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The aircraft carrier USS George Washington and its strike group of warships and aircraft are searching the Timor Sea off Australia for a sailor reported missing Monday, the Navy confirmed. Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2025-07-29/sailor-missing-overboard-search-18599002.html Source - Stars and Stripes
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TRIAD: August 6, 2025 Public Release: August 7, 2025 Effective FY26, E6 Sailors selected for E7 will be matched to E7 billets through the Senior Enlisted Marketplace. Frocking will occur around September 15 each year. Sailors can advance through two SEM paths: Advance to Position or Advancement Request Alignment. Sailors will have the option to enter the MNA window early or wait for their established PRD. Frocked Chiefs must select orders within 24 months or will be direct detailed. SEM does not apply to certain ratings, including SEAL, Submarine, SELRES, TAR, and more. NAVADMIN 112/25
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