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Military Leaders Update Congress on Force Readiness, Quality of Life Programs

Posted on April 25, 2026 Updated on April 18, 2026

https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4462107/military-leaders-update-congress-on-force-readiness-quality-of-life-programs/

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This entry was posted in Retention and tagged Retention.

“AI Scribe” Technology for Medical Professionals Reduces Notetaking, Provides More Face Time with Patients at Walter Reed

Posted on April 24, 2026 Updated on April 22, 2026

https://www.dvidshub.net/news/563161/ai-scribe-technology-medical-professionals-reduces-notetaking-provides-more-face-time-with-patients-walter-reed?sub_id=276514

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This entry was posted in AI and tagged AI.

Navy moves to emphasize technical job skills in enlisted promotions

Posted on April 24, 2026 Updated on April 19, 2026

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-enlisted-promotion-changes/

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This entry was posted in Enlisted and tagged Enlisted.

Finance Friday Articles

Posted on April 24, 2026 Updated on April 23, 2026

  • A Rant About Nuance in Debt Management (Stupid Debts and Their Doctors Part II)
  • Don’t Cheap Out When It Comes to Insurance: The Cheapest Policy Isn’t Always the Right One
  • Everything is Faster Now
  • How Do You Retire at 55?
  • Money Tips for People Who Hate Money
  • Preparing for and Surviving the Next Bear Market
  • Security Keys: The Most Secure Way to Log In
  • Survival is the Only Success
  • Tax Alpha
  • Yes, You Can Now Do Roth Conversions in Your Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Here is a PDF on TSP Roth in plan conversions:

S4L_Spring_2026Download

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This entry was posted in personal finance and tagged personal finance.

The US military wants to add 44,500 additional troops next year

Posted on April 23, 2026 Updated on April 23, 2026

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/military-budget-additional-forces/

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This entry was posted in Recruiting and tagged Recruiting.

What surprised you about the complexity of Navy Medicine?

Posted on April 23, 2026 Updated on April 16, 2026

https://www.dvidshub.net/video/1002664/surprised-you-about-complexity-navy-medicine

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This entry was posted in Dental Corps, Recruiting and tagged Dental Corps, Recruiting.

$1.5 Trillion Budget Request Prioritizes Service Members, Modernization

Posted on April 23, 2026 Updated on April 22, 2026

https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4465551/15-trillion-budget-request-prioritizes-service-members-modernization/

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This entry was posted in Budget and tagged Budget.

John Phelan out as Navy secretary, Pentagon says

Posted on April 23, 2026 Updated on April 23, 2026

https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/04/22/pentagon-removes-john-phelan-as-navy-secretary/

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This entry was posted in SECNAV and tagged SECNAV.

Navy Medicine Fast Facts – Navy Medicine in Italy

Posted on April 23, 2026 Updated on April 16, 2026

Navy Medicine Fast Facts – Navy Medicine in ItalyDownload

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This entry was posted in History and tagged history.

Hegseth: Flu Vaccine Optional

Posted on April 22, 2026 Updated on April 22, 2026

https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4464967/hegseth-flu-vaccine-optional/

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