The Navy Doesn't Let Junior Officers Command Early in Their Careers. It's a Problem. Most Navy officers do not have any command experience until they take over a destroyer, nuclear submarine or aircraft...
Judge Overturns Military Ban on HIV-Positive Troops Getting Commissioned as Officers A U.S. district judge ruled that the DoD must reconsider Nicholas Harrison's application to become a JAG officer for the D.C...
Black, Female Maryland Guardsmen Dismissed from Officer Training at Higher Rates The data has prompted members of Maryland's congressional delegation to ask the National Guard's IG to investigate bias...
Navy's Century-Old SWO Career Path Needs Big Changes, Government Watchdog Says The GAO report notes that only 33% of SWOs stayed in the community after 10 years, compared with 45% of other Navy officers.
Eligibility Requirements for Navy ROTC NROTC general eligibility requirements include being no younger than 17 years old by Sept. 1 of the year you begin college.
Military Nurses Explained ROTC teaches leadership skills that will translate to any field, whether it be law, journalism or, in your case, nursing.
Navy ROTC The Navy ROTC Program educates and trains young men and women for exciting careers as commissioned officers in the Navy or...
Compare Ways to Become an Officer Every year, the military commissions nearly 20,000 to lead and manage the armed forces.
Coast Guard: Officer Versus Enlisted Career Paths There are many differences between officers and enlisted personnel, so carefully consider your path before joining the...
Pentagon Withdraws Admiral's Nomination to Lead Pacific Fleet Amid Renewed Attention on Drag Shows The Pentagon has confirmed reports it has pulled Navy Rear Adm. Michael Donnelly from promotion and a new job overseeing the...
3.8% Raise for Service Members Endorsed by House and Senate Defense Bills The raise is consistent with the Trump administration's budget request for next year, as is the overall value of the House...
A Chinese-Owned Company Owns Farmland near Fort Riley. Federal Officials Think That's Bad The White House and top officials this week rolled out a plan aimed at limiting foreign ownership of farm and ranch land.
Senators Seek Guardrails Against JAG Firings in Must-Pass Defense Policy Bill Firing a top military lawyer would require a congressional notification that includes a substantive justification under a...
Coast Guard Selects 'Proven' Command Master Chief for Top Enlisted Position Command Master Chief Phillip Waldron will serve as the 15th senior enlisted adviser to the Coast Guard commandant.
