Military Policy

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Pentagon Cuts Recognized Military Religious Codes From More Than 200 to 31

The memo says the change will simplify chaplain resource planning and requires the department to update records within 60 days.

Fourth Circuit Restores Enlistment Rights for Some People Living With HIV

Appeals Court Bars Removal of 28 Trans Service Members and Finds Ban Likely Unconstitutional

Appeals Court Bars Removal of Transgender Troops, Finds Hegseth Policy Driven by Animus

Senate Defeats Bid to Limit Trump’s Military Authority on Cuba

Pentagon Ends Mandatory Flu Shots for Troops

Pentagon Ends 80-Year Flu Shot Mandate for Troops and Staff

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