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The purpose of this article is to argue for a general amnesty for all persons who have violated the Selective Service Act. More than 3,700 persons have now signed a statement entitled "Conscience and Conscription" that was first issued by Clergy and Laymen Concerned About Vietnam in October 1967. The endorsers have pledged themselves to counsel and aid those who, in conscience, cannot today serve in the U.S. armed forces. In affirming this position and in carrying out the deeds to implement it, the endorsers have known that they are "liable to imprisonment for not more than five years or a fine of ten thousand dollars or both."

In June 1942 a Negro gardener named Winfred William Lynn was notified by his draft board — Local Board 261 of Jamaica, Long Island — that he had been put into 1-a. This was the beginning of a case which has received almost no publicity, but which is the only legal test that has yet been made of the Jim Crow practices by which the military authorities are violating the spirit if not the letter of the basic law under which the present army is being selected and trained. It is also a case that will raise most important constitutional issues when it comes before the Supreme Court later this year.

The article discusses the report, titled "Force of the Future," which has come to the U.S. Defense Department and details how to rebuild the military personnel system. The report contains recommendations from the Pentagon's top personnel to change how the military recruits, promotes and manages the active-duty force of 1.3 million troops. Defense Secretary Ash Carter is expected to review the report and publicly endorse most of the recommendations by the end of September 2015.

The author focuses on a notice of adopted amendments issued by the Illinois Department of Military Affairs regarding Illinois Military Family Relief Fund Act. It mentions that funds will be available to a person if he or she is an Illinois resident or a member of the active duty armed forces. It also discusses that funds will be allocated based on the status of military personnel's casualty. It also mentions Illinois National Guard or Reserve member was on military duty.

The article focuses on the housing of service members of the U.S. military forces as of 2014. The author discusses the BasicAllowance for Housing (BAH) tax-free monthly compensation that is granted to service members stationed in the U.S. and covers 100% of rental costs in different locations. Another option provided by the Defense Department (DoD) is base housing including unaccompanied, family, and privatized housing. Particular focus is given to home loans opportunities for veterans.

The article deals with the difference between reserve, quick reaction, striking and tactical combat forces of the U.S. Army. It discusses the role of these forces in counterinsurgency (COIN) operations according to the Army Doctrine Publication (ADP) and the Army Doctrine Reference Publication (ADRP). Also identified are the function of the commander to constitute a reserve regardless of which element of operations dominates and the primary tasks of the reserve.

The article focuses on the move of the U.S. Armed Forces to assign women in combat missions. It mentions that the move is both a good and a bad idea since assigning them in such missions would place their lives at risk but could also allow them to be promoted to higher military positions. It also cites several studies, which include the one presented to the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS), that compare men and women combatants.

The article focuses on the Operation Christmas Drop of U.S. Armed Force for children living in Micronesia. It says that the airmen airdrops the donated goods from a C-130 Hercules airplane across the island every Christmas to help more than 30,000 islanders. It states that the Operation Christmas Drop is a yearly endeavor considered to be the longest running humanitarian airlift mission in the world. According to Captain Dereck Monnier they really work hard to practice airdrops.

The article focuses on the Marine Corps promotion system in the U.S. It states that the promotion processes aim to ensure that Marines who are eligible should receive fair opportunity to compete for promotion and to assure that only those who are fully qualified are chosen and promoted. It explores the three sections of the Manpower Management Promotion Branch (MMPR), which manages the Marine Corps promotions, such as officer promotions, enlisted promotions, and board support.

The article offers insights for U.S. military personnel on selecting college and universities to obtain a degree. Former Marine Sergeant Sean-Michael Green advises them to consult college admissions officers and on-base college and university representatives. University of Kansas Veterans Upward Bound program associate director Julia O'Dell recommends taking general-education classes in community colleges. Military personnel are recommended to use tuition assistance or the Government Issue (GI) Bill benefits.

The article features Project American Heroes 2008 which involves the restoration of a Van Nuys-built '69 Camaro automobile. Previously a LeMans blue/black vinyl top SS car, the Camaro will be equipped with state-of-the-art performance parts and customized into one of five Eric Brockmeyer renderings shown at www.projectamericanheroes.net. The rendering to be executed will be voted on by U.S. Armed Forces personnel. Images of modifications being made on the car's basic shell are included in the article.

The article provides information regarding stress faced by the school children whose parents are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and are posted at foreign bases, and offers suggestions to handle it. The stress includes long separations from a parent and fear that loved ones may not return. The stress has intensified as the deployment period of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan has been extended and has made conditions for families with school-age children tougher. The deployment process includes stresses at various levels, including adjustment to life during the parent's absence and taking on new responsibilities. It mentions that during this time schools can play an important role and can provide comfort for the child. INSET: Preparing and supporting military children are critical.

The article offers information on the impact of U.S. army base movements on various school districts. It mentions that massive redeployment of U.S. troops in some states has forced some school districts to adopt ways to meet the growing demand for schools. In Wheatland, California, three schools were closed due to the transfer of a huge number of army personnel, leading to a slump in enrollment and budget cutbacks. Base closings for some districts mean a decline in the local economy and an accompanying drop in student enrollment and revenues. Army base expansion at Fort Meade and the National Security Agency headquarters is expected to bring nearly 15,000 to 30,000 new residents to the area and around 7,000 kids. INSETS: Number crunching is key in preparing for new students;Working with state task force helps local officials…;Air Force asks contractor to finance school addition;Base closings hurt for a while, but communities…

Judge advocates provide commanders and their staffs legal advice on the application of occupation law in specific instances in military operations. This article provides an overview of some fundamental principles of occupation law to help commanders and their staffs appreciate, understand, and better prepare for future operations. It is not intended, in any way, to be a substitute for the legal advice provided by their servicing judge advocates. The statements, opinions, and views expressed herein are those of the author only and do not represent the views of the United States Military Academy, the Department of the Army, or the Department of Defense. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on various opinions expressed by company commanders on the honor, privilege and responsibility of commanding American soldiers. One of them is James Dayhoff, 2/3 Armored Cavalry Regiment (ACR) of Fort Carson, Colorado. Another one is Raul Rovira, Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), United States Army Garrison (USAG)-Livorno, Italy. And also Wynn Nugent, 1022nd Engineer (EN) Company, West Monroe, Louisiana .

This section deals with the celebration of the Memorial Day where a salute is given to the 927 U.S. soldiers who died in 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Navy Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Allan Espiritu was a medic for a Marine Corps unit who was killed by a roadside bomb in Ramadi, Iraq. Army Sergeant Amanda Pinson was a model soldier who was killed by a mortar round in Tikrit, Iraq. Marine Corporal Carlos Arellano Pandura died when a terrorist ignited an explosive-filled car in Haqlaniyah, Iraq.

Focuses on the decision of former U.S. soldier Joshua Key to skip military service and move with his family to Canada. Length of service; Driving force behind the move; Tendency of Key to face arrest due to the move; Perspectives of Key and other former soldiers to the U.S.-led Iraq war.

Presents several charts and graphs on various information about the U.S. Air Force personnel.

This article reports that its been months since the now-infamous photographs from Abu Ghraib revealed that American soldiers tortured Iraqi prisoners — yet the U.S. government has failed to get to the bottom of the abuses. The new classified military documents offer a chilling picture of what happened at Abu Ghraib — including detailed reports that U.S. troops and translators sodomized and raped Iraqi prisoners. The secret files include nearly 6,000 pages of internal Army memos and e-mails, reports on prison riots and escapes and sworn statements by soldiers, officers, private contractors and detainees.

Examines the survival of U.S. Army Secretary Thomas White in his post within the Bush administration in spite of scandals. Shift in the attitude towards scandal in the Bush administration; Kinds of Washington scandal; Career background of White; Involvement of White in the Enron scandal; Potential reasons for the tolerance shown by the administration toward serial scandalizers.

Discusses the basic pay and benefits of U.S. soldiers. Types of pay in which every military service member is entitled; Amount of basic pay of each soldier; Basic allowance for housing. INSET: 2002 BASIC PAY.

Presents a list of names and sequence numbers of the basic-branch first lieutenants recommended for active duty promotion by the Army Competitive Category captains board as of March 2002. Air defense artillery; Adjutant general's corps; Armor; Aviation; Chemical corps.

Provides information on the rules, services and benefits related to termination of active military service in the United States. Background on voluntary separation; Insight on involuntary separation.

Presents a guide on the retirement services and benefits offered to members of the United States Armed Forces. Description on the basic plans; Information on the 2001 retirement pay; Other benefits.

Provides information on the housing programs offered to members of the United States Armed Forces. Allowances; Base Housing; Off-base housing.

Offers a look at the recreation programs offered to members of the United States Armed Forces. Information on the facilities; Travel perks.

Provides a guide on education offered by the United States Armed Forces to its members and their dependents. Information on Department of Defense Education Activity; Defense activity for non-traditional education support; Graduate schools for professional military education; Background on tuition assistance programs.

Presents a guide to community services that can help members of the United States Armed Forces improve and round out their lives. Information on military services; Background on private services.

Focuses on the participation of Afro-Americans and other minority groups in military service in the United States. Salaries and incentives received by the soldiers; Career development and educational opportunities in the armed forces; Illustrative examples. INSETS: Rear Admiral Evelyn Fields, NOAA Corps, Rises to a Prestigious...;ROLE MODEL PROFILE (LCDR Jesse Kingg, U.S. Navy);ROLE MODEL PROFILE (Captain Stacey T. Hawkins, U.S. Air Force).

The article discusses military recruitment in the U.S. According to the author, mainstream U.S. society is becoming increasingly disconnected from the military as recruitment falls. It is suggested that negative media portrayals of U.S. wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and declining physical fitness and education are significant factors in recruitment shortcomings. Military education benefits and military readiness are also discussed.

Looks at the move of the United States (US) Congress and US President Bill Clinton to restore military retirement benefits. Reason why the US Congress decided to cut the retirement benefits by enacting the Military Retirement Reform Act of 1986; Reason that prompted the president and the US Congress to restore the benefits.

Profiles Henry Hugh Shelton, United States (US) Chairman of the Joints Chiefs of Staff. Details on how Shelton obtained a Montagnard wife; Standard of conduct followed by Shelton; Career background. INSET: Only one of three remains.

Deals with the Advanced Camp, a challenging, five-week-long training and evaluation exercise for United States military personnel. Significance of the program to Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets and National Guard Officer candidates; Activities and trainings in the program; Evaluation of the program.

Comments on the increase in the salary of soldiers in the United States. Views of military servicemen on the issue; Details on the pay initiative passed by the legislators in October 1999; Details on the legislation. INSET: Plan is only a stopgap, some soldiers say.

Features Air University, a higher education institution for military and civilian members of the US Department of Defense, headquartered at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. Mission of the Air University; Military's increased interest in distance learning due to advances in information technology; Air University's plans for improving its educational methods.

Focuses on retirement benefits for US servicemen. Eligibility for retirement pays; Retirement plans; Preparations for departure; Taxation; Final honors for military service; Programs for retirees. INSET: Not just any job..

Presents information regarding retirement benefits for United States Armed Forces personnel. Requirements for eligibility for military retirement; Suggestions when planning for a retirement; Allowances and tax deductions; Final honors for military service; Other programs for retirees. INSETS: Not just any job.;A question of pay and benefits..

Presents information regarding services for personnel who decide to leave the United States Armed Forces. Special drawdown pays; Benefits for discharges; Benefits for service' members children.

Presents information regarding leisure and recreation services in the United States Armed Forces. Shopping establishments inside the bases; Military clubs and activities; Travel benefits for the military.

Presents information regarding moving services in the United States Armed Forces. Extra allowances for moving military personnel; Time off and other benefits; Shipping and household goods; Special problems when moving; Features of the DITY program of the Department of Defense. INSET: A label for everything..