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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Susan Coyle to be first woman to lead Australian army in deeply historic moment'

Lt Gen Susan Coyle will be the first woman to lead the Australian army, starting her term in July.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 hours ago

How Should the U.S. Military Fight?

General McChrystal's directive for restraint in Afghanistan aimed to win local support and avoid civilian casualties, despite pushback from frontline troops.
UK politics
fromIndependent
11 hours ago

Ministerial blame game over 'send in the Army' threat

Fianna Fáil questions Fine Gael leader for not informing about a no-confidence motion vote regarding the government's fuel crisis handling.
#transgender-military-ban
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
23 hours ago

Trump's Extreme Use of Military Is Stirring a Crisis of Conscience Among Troops

Growing numbers of servicemembers oppose U.S. military actions under Trump, particularly the war on Iran, leading to increased calls for counseling services.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
3 days ago

Harvard leaders salute National Security Fellows - Harvard Gazette

Harvard maintains a strong connection with the military through shared values and the service of students and alumni over the years.
Careers
fromFast Company
3 days ago

This invisible career ceiling is holding women back

Chronic illness significantly impacts women's career potential, with many making difficult decisions to accommodate their autoimmune diseases.
#pentagon
Media industry
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Defense Department Lawyering Almost As Good As Hegseth's Pullups - Above the Law

The Pentagon's press policy has been repeatedly voided by the courts, highlighting ongoing tensions between the Defense Department and media access.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Pete Hegseth Is Trying to Resegregate the Military

Service in wartime has historically helped marginalized groups secure rights, but current Pentagon actions suggest a reversal of this trend.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

Australia appoints first female army chief

Australia appoints its first female chief of army, Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, amid efforts to increase female representation in the military.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Weird Obsession With Death': Current and Former Defense Officials Sound the Alarm on Hegseth

Retired Army Special Forces officer Mike Nelson criticized Hegseth's rhetoric, stating, 'That's a necessary end to achieve goals through military force - you have to kill people to achieve them. That's not the end. It's a weird obsession with death for the sake of it.'
Right-wing politics
#army-leadership
fromAxios
1 week ago
Media industry

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

fromAxios
1 week ago
Media industry

Hegseth's wartime firing of top generals stuns officials: "It's insane"

#military-leadership
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Major military leadership changes are occurring amid ongoing hostilities against Iran, with significant implications for Army operations and stability.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

"Gutter racism": Administration aide begged Army not to make Trump appear next to Black woman - LGBTQ Nation

A White House aide expressed that Trump prefers not to be seen next to Black women at military events, reflecting a pattern of racial bias in promotions.
Washington DC
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

An Army Shake-Up in the Middle of a War

Major military leadership changes are occurring amid ongoing hostilities against Iran, with significant implications for Army operations and stability.
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

"Gutter racism": Administration aide begged Army not to make Trump appear next to Black woman - LGBTQ Nation

A White House aide expressed that Trump prefers not to be seen next to Black women at military events, reflecting a pattern of racial bias in promotions.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Australia appoints female army chief for the first time in history

From July, we will have the first ever female chief of army in the Australian Army's 125-year history, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Pete Hegseth is a disaster of a defense secretary. It's no surprise | Margaret Sullivan

Hegseth's distinguishing characteristic on Fox was his fervent support for American service members who had been accused of war crimes, recalled Matt Gertz, senior fellow at Media Matters.
Right-wing politics
Women in technology
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Steely, determined and ambitious - meet the female trailblazers joining the Irish Defence Forces 'sisterhood'

Female recruits in the Irish Defence Forces are determined to serve in war-torn regions despite escalating conflicts.
Washington DC
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Hegseth fires US Army chief of staff in reported string of dismissals

General Randy A. George has been dismissed by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth amid ongoing conflicts, marking a significant leadership change in the US Army.
#women-in-leadership
Women
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why women still aren't reaching the top

Women lack equal opportunities for leadership despite having talent and ambition, with only 37% of leadership roles held by women.
Women
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Why women leaders are ditching the old workplace rulebook-and winning because of it

Women are moving away from outdated leadership models that prioritize control and dominance, seeking autonomy and flexibility instead.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

As US troops sail to Middle East, how likely is Trump to order boots on the ground?

US troops are being deployed to the Middle East amid diplomatic efforts to end the war in Iran, with a focus on Kharg Island.
#military-promotions
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Sparks Racism Concerns With Military Promotions

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth removed two Black and two female officers from a promotions list, raising concerns of bias and legality.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Sparks Racism Concerns With Military Promotions

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth removed two Black and two female officers from a promotions list, raising concerns of bias and legality.
Startup companies
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 weeks ago

PREMIUM America's secret weapon: failure

The United States fosters innovation by allowing entrepreneurs to fail and try again, unlike many other countries where failure carries a lasting stigma.
Women in technology
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Farhana Islam, the 1st woman to lead the DEA's N.Y. division, is committed to empowering the next generation of agents

Farhana Islam is the first woman to lead the DEA's New York Enforcement Division, emphasizing empowerment and leadership for women in law enforcement.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hegseth reportedly cuts two Black men and two women from military promotion list

Pete Hegseth is blocking the promotion of four diverse officers, raising concerns about meritocracy and politicization in military promotions.
fromNextgov.com
3 weeks ago

The Pentagon's 'woke AI' problem

Department of War AI will not be woke. We're building war ready weapons and systems, not chatbots for an Ivy League faculty lounge. Later on, President Donald Trump lambasted Anthropic as a RADICAL LEFT, WOKE COMPANY.
Artificial intelligence
Healthcare
fromAdvocate.com
4 weeks ago

Trans service people vindicated by latest research

Research analyzing 58 empirical studies found no evidence supporting claims that transgender military service increases costs, harms unit cohesion, or reduces readiness.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Another Iraq': Nancy Mace Walks Out of Iran Briefing, Warns They' Want Boots on the Ground

Rep. Nancy Mace opposes sending U.S. troops to Iran, warning against repeating past military mistakes in the region.
Cancer
fromIntelligencer
4 weeks ago

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Is Working Through Cancer

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer and will continue working while undergoing treatment.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Warren presses Pentagon over decision to grant xAI access to classified networks | TechCrunch

Senator Warren expresses national security concerns about the Pentagon granting xAI's Grok AI access to classified networks due to the chatbot's documented harmful outputs including violent and abusive content.
NYC LGBT
fromwww.amny.com
4 weeks ago

Women's History Month: How Maria Otero became the first person to go from administrative aide to deputy commissioner at the NYPD

Maria Otero became the first civilian to rise from Police Administrative Aide to Deputy Commissioner in NYPD history, advancing through dedicated support roles rather than sworn officer positions.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war?

Trump launched military strikes against Iran citing self-defense, bypassing Congress, while Democrats challenged his constitutional authority and Republicans blocked a war powers resolution to halt further action.
fromJezebel
2 weeks ago

You Can Prob Guess Who Just Blocked 2 Women and 2 Black Officials from Their Pentagon Promotions

Hegseth removed two female and two Black officers' names from a one-star promotion list, even though he's really not explicitly allowed to do so.
Right-wing politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Saturday Links: SF-Based Captain the First Woman to be Named United Airlines' Most Senior Pilot

President Donald Trump said US forces obliterated military targets on Kharg Island off the coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf where 90% of Iran's oil is exported. Iran later confirmed there was no damage to its oil infrastructure, as the country had said it would strike US allies in the region if there had been any damage.
World news
Information security
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

CISA appoints new acting cyber chief after recent leadership shakeups

Chris Butera becomes CISA's acting executive assistant director for cybersecurity following leadership restructuring and workforce reductions at the agency.
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

The Future of War Is Now: What Washington Needs to Hear from the Battlefield

I have been working in Ukraine since 2019, first as an active Green Beret advising in an official capacity, then after leaving that service, directing special operations on the ground and more recently carrying hard-won lessons back to NATO before they are forgotten or overtaken by the next news cycle.
Washington DC
#trump-administration
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump names Erika Kirk to key advisory board of US Air Force Academy

Donald Trump appointed Erika Kirk, widow of murdered activist Charlie Kirk, to the US Air Force Academy's board of visitors, succeeding her husband's previous position on the panel.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump names Erika Kirk to key advisory board of US Air Force Academy

Donald Trump appointed Erika Kirk, widow of murdered activist Charlie Kirk, to the US Air Force Academy's board of visitors, succeeding her husband's previous position on the panel.
#women-in-cybersecurity
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago
Women in technology

Cyber industry welcomes women, but challenges persist | Computer Weekly

While 72% of female cybersecurity professionals report feeling welcomed, women face disproportionate layoffs, pay inequity, and career advancement barriers compared to men.
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago
Women in technology

Can the Industry Do More for Women in Security?

Women's representation in cybersecurity has improved through increased involvement in committees and leadership roles, though significant barriers to C-Suite positions and unintentional bias remain.
Women in technology
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Cyber industry welcomes women, but challenges persist | Computer Weekly

While 72% of female cybersecurity professionals report feeling welcomed, women face disproportionate layoffs, pay inequity, and career advancement barriers compared to men.
Women in technology
fromSecuritymagazine
1 month ago

Can the Industry Do More for Women in Security?

Women's representation in cybersecurity has improved through increased involvement in committees and leadership roles, though significant barriers to C-Suite positions and unintentional bias remain.
Higher education
fromFortune
1 month ago

Pentagon chief blocks officers from Ivy League schools and other top universities, including partners on AI and space | Fortune

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth eliminated military officer professional education programs at Ivy League and elite universities, replacing them with alternative institutions aligned with his strategic vision.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Pentagon official details the 'holy cow' moments that sparked rift with Anthropic

I was giving these scenarios, these Golden Dome scenarios, and so on. And he's like, 'Just call me if you need another exception.' And I'm like, 'But what if the balloon's going up at that moment and it's like a decisive action we have to take? I'm not going to call you to do something. It's not rational.'
US politics
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Army unit's moves trigger speculation as U.S. plots next steps in Iran war

The 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg in North Carolina includes a brigade combat team of about 4,000 to 5,000 soldiers ready to deploy on 18 hours notice for missions as varied as seizing airfields and other critical infrastructure, reinforcing U.S. embassies and enabling emergency evacuations.
US politics
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
1 month ago

Is It Still the Department of 'War' or Not?

The Trump administration renamed the Department of Defense to Department of War and subsequently engaged in military conflict with Iran while Republican Congress members avoided formally acknowledging it as war.
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

DOD names James "Aaron" Bishop to serve as CISO

James Bishop, former Air Force CISO, appointed as Department of Defense's department-wide CISO and deputy chief information officer for cybersecurity, replacing retiring David McKeown.
Mental health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Top Marine says troops need to be able to lock in jobs before they leave the Corps

Start hiring Marines up to a year before separation to prevent vulnerable gaps and support mental health during civilian transition.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Emma Hayes' USWNT vision for 2027 World Cup is becoming clear

The USWNT defeated Canada 1-0 in a SheBelieves Cup match focused on refining depth and maturity ahead of the 2027 Women's World Cup.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Top Trump Pentagon Official Says He's Not The Right Person' to Ask If the US Is At War

The Trump administration uses inconsistent terminology regarding military action against Iran, with officials avoiding formal war declarations while the president and Defense Secretary describe operations as war.
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Katie Arrington departs DOD to rejoin private sector

"If you go on LinkedIn one more time and tell me how hard CMMC is, I'm going to beat you," she said at an AFCEA DC luncheon in April.
Information security
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Candace Owens Calls on US Troops to Quit the Military: Trump Has Betrayed America'

Do not join or remain in the United States Military. Trump has betrayed America and expects you to die for Israel. There is no honor in being led by dishonorable men to your death.
Right-wing politics
Women
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Pentagon's "Bad-Faith, BS" Review of Women in Combat Roles

A defense secretary attempted to reverse policies that integrated women into combat despite evidence women had long served on front lines.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Fox's Jen Griffin Reports Pete Hegseth Ordered Sudden Firing of Top Army Officer Adding to Climate of Fear' Among Military Brass

The Army Secretary is viewed as a close ally to Vice President JD Vance, having attended Yale Law School with him, and resisted Hegseth's pressure to fire Butler for months because of his ongoing contributions to the transformation of the Army, Griffin wrote, reporting how Butler was actually on a list to be promoted, not fired: Butler served as the head of public affairs for the Joint Chiefs when Gen. Mark Milley was chairman, and was slated to receive his first star.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Pentagon Tells Scouting America to End Inclusive Policies or Lose Military Partnerships

"bring together youth of every race, religion, gender, ethnic background, and economic status in programs to develop character, citizenship, and fitness." "It is the philosophy of Scouting to welcome all eligible youth ... who are willing to accept Scouting's values and meet any other requirements of membership," the organization says on its website. "Prejudice, intolerance and unlawful discrimination are unacceptable within the ranks of Scouting America."
US politics
fromThe American Conservative
2 months ago

Commander-in-Tired

Though the 83-year-old (who will turn 84 in two weeks) is rarely spotted in the Capitol these days, his vocal opposition to President Donald Trump on a myriad of issues is louder and more present than ever when deemed useful for the motivated liberal press. For instance, McConnell was quoted far and wide last month after he criticized Trump's desire to acquire Greenland, a move the Kentuckian suggested would "incinerate" the threadbare alliance that remains between the United States and NATO.
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Women
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

What if choosing a woman as UN Secretary-General were key to the future of multilateralism?

Women have long held high-level UN roles yet continue to be excluded from consideration for UN Secretary-General; electing a woman could drive needed UN reforms.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US defense plan focuses on homeland, limits help to allies

The US will prioritize homeland defense and counter Chinese influence in the Indo-Pacific while expecting allies to assume greater defense responsibilities with reduced US support.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Duffy: Those who execute military orders carry all the risk

Unresolved legality forces junior service members to make risky legal and moral decisions without institutional support, while decision-makers avoid consequences.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Hegseth's Firing Campaign Reaches Down Into the Ranks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth intervened to remove Colonel Dave Butler, exerting direct influence over mid-level Army personnel and officer career outcomes.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Democrats push for commission investigating anti-LGBTQ+ military policies

Congressional Democrats reintroduced a bill to create a commission to investigate and recommend remedies for discriminatory military policies' harms to LGBTQ+ service members and veterans.
fromJezebel
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth Fired This Former Navy Chief Without Reason. Now She's Running for Congress.

Many people consider service a sacrifice; I consider it a privilege.
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