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Opinion – If chaplains are ‘officers second,’ which staff corps officers are next?

Posted on April 9, 2026 Updated on April 2, 2026

https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/2026/04/01/if-chaplains-are-officers-second-which-staff-corps-officers-are-next/

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Gibson: Who should consider a career in Navy Medicine?

Posted on April 9, 2026 Updated on April 2, 2026

https://www.dvidshub.net/video/1001239/gibson-who-should-consider-career-navy-medicine

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Troops would get up to 7% pay raise under proposed defense bill

Posted on April 8, 2026 Updated on April 7, 2026

https://www.militarytimes.com/pay-benefits/2026/04/07/troops-would-get-up-to-7-pay-raise-under-proposed-defense-bill/

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American College of Surgeons Military Clinical Readiness Curriculum

Posted on April 8, 2026 Updated on April 2, 2026

https://www.facs.org/for-medical-professionals/education/programs/military-clinical-readiness-curriculum/

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Fewer service members died by suicide in 2024 than year prior, report finds

Posted on April 8, 2026 Updated on April 2, 2026

https://www.militarytimes.com/veterans/2026/03/31/fewer-service-members-died-by-suicide-in-2024-than-year-prior-report-finds/

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This entry was posted in Mental health, Suicide and tagged Mental health, Suicide.

What drew you to the Navy Nurse Corps vs Civilian Nursing?

Posted on April 7, 2026 Updated on April 2, 2026

https://www.dvidshub.net/video/1001398/drew-you-navy-nurse-corps-vs-civilian-nursing

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

USS Gerald R. Ford’s ‘record-breaking’ deployment could last 11 months, top admiral says

Posted on April 7, 2026 Updated on April 1, 2026

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/navy-ford-caudle-deployment/

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Here’s what Marine Expeditionary Units are designed to do

Posted on April 6, 2026 Updated on April 2, 2026

https://taskandpurpose.com/tech-tactics/military-marine-expeditionary-unit/

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FY26 Common Military Training Requirements

Posted on April 6, 2026 Updated on March 31, 2026

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New YouTube Channel – Navy Medicine Careers: Purpose & Opportunity

Posted on April 5, 2026 Updated on April 2, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/@NAVMEDCareers

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