https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon Articles, news, products, blogs and videos covering the From the Pentagon market. en-us https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15634957/defense-department-announces-effort-to-correct-military-records-of-lgbtq-veterans-discharged-under-dont-ask-dont-tell https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15634957/defense-department-announces-effort-to-correct-military-records-of-lgbtq-veterans-discharged-under-dont-ask-dont-tell The Defense Department is seeking to correct the military records of LGBTQ+ veterans who were discharged from the military under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. Fri, 22 Sep 2023 15:21:33 -0500 From the Pentagon https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15545850/us-air-force-to-invest-more-than-16-billion-to-improve-unaccompanied-housing-and-child-development-centers https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15545850/us-air-force-to-invest-more-than-16-billion-to-improve-unaccompanied-housing-and-child-development-centers The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is spending more than $1.6 billion to improve the service branch’s unaccompanied housing and child development centers. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 12:11:06 -0500 From the Pentagon https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15543699/defense-department-head-of-personnel-and-readiness-to-step-down-in-september https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15543699/defense-department-head-of-personnel-and-readiness-to-step-down-in-september Gilbert Cisneros, the Defense Department’s head of personnel and readiness will be stepping down in September. Fri, 04 Aug 2023 15:08:54 -0500 From the Pentagon https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15541594/updated-dod-guidance-to-aim-to-improve-consistency-and-support-for-military-families-with-special-needs https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15541594/updated-dod-guidance-to-aim-to-improve-consistency-and-support-for-military-families-with-special-needs Updated DoD guidance will result in better consistency and support for military families with special needs under the Exceptional Family Member Program. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 15:53:34 -0500 From the Pentagon https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15540313/kristin-lindsay-becomes-second-woman-to-achieve-highest-us-coast-guard-rank-in-career-field https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15540313/kristin-lindsay-becomes-second-woman-to-achieve-highest-us-coast-guard-rank-in-career-field Kristin Lindsay has become the second woman to achieve the highest U.S. Coast Guard rank in her career field as a criminal investigator. Fri, 09 Jun 2023 17:31:36 -0500 From the Pentagon https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15352730/reported-sexual-assaults-at-us-military-academies-sees-significant-rise-in-202122-school-year https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15352730/reported-sexual-assaults-at-us-military-academies-sees-significant-rise-in-202122-school-year Reported sexual assaults at U.S. military academies increased significantly during the 2021-22 school year, the highest since the DoD began collecting data on the matter. Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:09:59 -0500 From the Pentagon https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15307351/scotus-rejects-case-regarding-va-caregiver-program-eligibility-disputes https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/veterans/article/15307351/scotus-rejects-case-regarding-va-caregiver-program-eligibility-disputes The U.S. Supreme Court rejected a case filed by a Navy SEAL and veterans advocates about 2020 regulations from the VA that led to families being notified they were being removed from the agency's caregiver program. Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:10:42 -0600 Veterans https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15306126/lt-gen-telita-crosland-takes-command-as-fourth-director-of-the-defense-health-agency https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15306126/lt-gen-telita-crosland-takes-command-as-fourth-director-of-the-defense-health-agency Lt. Gen. Telita Crosland has stepped into the role of the fourth director of the Defense Health Agency as of Jan. 3. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 13:13:35 -0600 From the Pentagon https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/academics/article/15305800/us-air-force-academy-class-of-2027-applications-see-significant-increase https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/academics/article/15305800/us-air-force-academy-class-of-2027-applications-see-significant-increase Applications to the U.S. Air Force Academy's class of 2027 drastically increased last year. Fri, 20 Jan 2023 14:33:00 -0600 Academics https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15302782/university-of-rochesters-center-for-health-technology-receives-29-million-from-dod-to-develop-research-instruments-from-chronic-diseases https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15302782/university-of-rochesters-center-for-health-technology-receives-29-million-from-dod-to-develop-research-instruments-from-chronic-diseases University of Rochester's Center for Health + Technology has received $2.9 million from the U.S. Department of Defense to develop new research instruments to use in therapeutic studies involving chronic diseases. Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:42:02 -0500 From the Pentagon https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15302338/former-defense-secretary-ash-carter-dies-at-68 https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15302338/former-defense-secretary-ash-carter-dies-at-68 Former Secretary of Defense Ash Carter died Oct. 24 at age 68. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:43:56 -0500 From the Pentagon https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15302339/national-university-joins-defense-departments-military-spouse-employment-partnership https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/from-the-pentagon/article/15302339/national-university-joins-defense-departments-military-spouse-employment-partnership National University is joining the U.S. Department of Defense’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:42:29 -0500 From the Pentagon https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/article/15287284/dod-inspector-general-launches-probe-into-whether-military-screens-recruits-for-extremist-behavior https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/article/15287284/dod-inspector-general-launches-probe-into-whether-military-screens-recruits-for-extremist-behavior Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:22:27 -0600 Military https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/article/15287276/army-offers-highest-maximum-enlistment-bonus-yet-50k-for-highly-skilled-recruits https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/article/15287276/army-offers-highest-maximum-enlistment-bonus-yet-50k-for-highly-skilled-recruits The U.S. Army is offering its highest enlistment bonus yet — a maximum of of $50,000 — to "highly skilled" recruits who join for six years in one of several high-demand career fields. Fri, 21 Jan 2022 12:21:29 -0600 Military https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/other-news/article/15282150/marine-corps-member-fights-for-religious-accommodation-in-uniform https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/other-news/article/15282150/marine-corps-member-fights-for-religious-accommodation-in-uniform Despite having a history of serving in the U.S. military since World War I, practicing Sikhs are still fighting for their right to wear articles of faith while in uniform. Fri, 03 Dec 2021 14:16:22 -0600 Other News https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/other-news/article/15281899/norwich-university-to-lead-the-department-of-defense-cyber-institute-with-help-of-185m-grant-from-nsa https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/other-news/article/15281899/norwich-university-to-lead-the-department-of-defense-cyber-institute-with-help-of-185m-grant-from-nsa A two-year, $18.5 million grant from the National Security Agency will help Norwich University lead the Department of Defense Cyber Institute, which trains students in cybersecurity at six different senior military college. Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:09:08 -0600 Other News https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/other-news/article/15281053/bipartisan-bill-hopes-to-address-disparate-uniform-costs-military-women-pay-outofpocket https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/other-news/article/15281053/bipartisan-bill-hopes-to-address-disparate-uniform-costs-military-women-pay-outofpocket Fri, 05 Nov 2021 16:00:52 -0500 Other News https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/other-news/article/15280687/facing-shortage-of-tech-talent-dod-looks-to-hire-civilians-offers-stem-scholarships https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/other-news/article/15280687/facing-shortage-of-tech-talent-dod-looks-to-hire-civilians-offers-stem-scholarships Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:51:31 -0500 Other News https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/other-news/article/15280686/report-persisting-gender-gaps-in-us-military-impede-compliance-with-international-humanitarian-law https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/other-news/article/15280686/report-persisting-gender-gaps-in-us-military-impede-compliance-with-international-humanitarian-law A report from the Georgetown Institute for Women Peace and Security finds that persisting gender gaps in the U.S. military are making it difficult to comply with international conventions. Fri, 29 Oct 2021 11:47:50 -0500 Other News https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/other-news/article/15279592/air-force-manpower-nominee-pledges-to-address-racial-disparities-and-sexual-assault-if-appointed https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/other-news/article/15279592/air-force-manpower-nominee-pledges-to-address-racial-disparities-and-sexual-assault-if-appointed Thu, 07 Oct 2021 12:58:43 -0500 Other News https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/other-news/article/15115021/air-force-focuses-on-pilot-production-to-avoid-shortage-when-commercial-airlines-rebound-after-covid19 https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/other-news/article/15115021/air-force-focuses-on-pilot-production-to-avoid-shortage-when-commercial-airlines-rebound-after-covid19 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:27:19 -0500 Other News https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/article/15115019/military-leaders-celebrate-10-years-since-the-repeal-of-dont-ask-dont-tell-policy https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/article/15115019/military-leaders-celebrate-10-years-since-the-repeal-of-dont-ask-dont-tell-policy Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:53:20 -0500 Military https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/other-news/article/15114584/military-university-leaders-discuss-sexual-assault-and-sexual-harassment-at-americas-academies https://www.diverseeducation.com/military/other-news/article/15114584/military-university-leaders-discuss-sexual-assault-and-sexual-harassment-at-americas-academies Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:54:23 -0500 Other News