Troops’ opinions matter in ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ review

Servicemembers’ opinions are “absolutely critical” in implementing policy for a repeal of the law that bans gays and lesbians from openly serving in the military, the nation’s top military officer said at Fort Bragg, N.C., recently.

NSPS transition well under way, official tells Congress

The transition of DoD civilian employees from the National Security Personnel System is proceeding, with 75 percent of the work force expected to be transferred into the General Schedule classification and pay system by late September, the defense official overseeing the effort told Congress June 9.

Sports & Recreation Briefs for Sept. 2

Merritt repeats as Belvoir Long Drive winner

Retired Army Sgt. 1st class John Merritt is no stranger to the Military Long Drive competition.

Belvoir Briefs for Aug. 26

AMC Soldier rocks Lilith Fair

Music is a universal language that transcends boundaries and bonds between people even thousands of miles apart, and Sgt. Corrin Corbett, Army Materiel Command, is doing just that.
Corbett, who goes by the stage name, Corrin Campbell, is a bassist and vocalist who performed for troops in Baghdad to boost morale opening for Ted Nugent and Toby Keith, and as part of the U.S. Soldier Show.