A Defense Authorization Bill …. Is That Asking Too Much?: Well, it looks like the answer is “yes.” According to Sen. John Warner (R-Va.), the issue of whether the full Senate takes up the 2006 defense authorization measure is “not a closed door.” He told reporters last week that he is working with Sen. Carl Levin (D-Mich.) to figure out how to get the bill moving. It’s high time and then some. (DR, 09/21/05)
Unit commanders are being told to separate service members who can’t shave their cheeks and chin for medical reasons for more than a year, according to new guidance from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.