Military Policy

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Pentagon Ends Universal Flu Shot Mandate for U.S. Military

The move signals a shift toward case-by-case vaccination tied to readiness rather than a blanket rule.

Pentagon Authorizes Off-Duty Troops to Seek Carry of Personal Firearms on U.S. Bases

Cooper Holds Edge Over Whatley in North Carolina Senate Race

Pentagon Orders Chaplains to Replace Rank Insignia With Religious Symbols

Pentagon Tightens Religious Beard Waivers With Stricter Proof and Higher-Level Approval

War Department Extends COVID-19 Reinstatement to 2027 and Halves Return Obligation

Bundeswehr Reinstates Filming Ban Across Bases and Navy Ships

Kim Jong Un Opens North Korea’s Party Congress, Setting Stage for New Policy and Leadership Decisions

Fourth Circuit Reinstates Pentagon Ban on Enlisting People Living With HIV

IDF Unveils Reserve Cutbacks, Trims Routine Duty to 55 Days After Budget Cap

IDF Issues First Binding Rules for Haredi Service, Launches Three Voluntary Tracks

Indian Army Eases Social Media Ban, Allows View‑Only Access to Instagram and X

Pentagon Orders Proactive Reviews to Upgrade Discharges for Troops Separated Over COVID-19 Refusals

D.C. Circuit Lets Pentagon Enforce Transgender Service Ban During Appeal

Görlitz Council Renews Ban on Bundeswehr Advertising on County Property

New York Times Sues Pentagon Over 21-Page Press Access Rules

Israel Defense Minister Katz Blocks Promotion of Reservist Over 2023 Protest Remarks

New York Times Sues Pentagon to Block 21-Page Press Restrictions

Hegseth Bars Troops With Shaving Waivers From South Korea Event

Harvard Thesis Shows Hegseth Endorsed Equity, Contrasting With His Anti-DEI Drive