Does the Military Need Social Media Influencers?
Jennifer Barnhill is a columnist for Military.com writing about military families. In January 2020, the U.S. Army and Navy banned the Chinese-owned TikTok app on government devices after the Defense Department labeled it a security risk. The ban has since been extended to all branches of service and includes DoD contractors. But despite this legitimate […]
Lewiston Commission Finally Interviews Army Social Worker, Finds She Had No Contact with Shooter
The state commission investigating the Lewiston mass shooting finally succeeded in interviewing an Army social worker, but Thursday’s hearing quickly revealed that she had little to nothing to do with the case. Patricia Moloney, a contracted civilian medical professional who helps run the Army Reserve’s psychological health program, told the commission she received a call […]
Soldiers Now Face Punishment for Sharing, Liking Extremist Content on Social Media Under New Army Policy
Soldiers can be more easily held accountable for liking and sharing what is considered extremist content on social media under a new policy revision unveiled by the Army on Wednesday. The new set of rules also allows disciplinary action — including being kicked out of the service — for knowingly displaying flags and symbols or […]
