Amid funding challenges, 2017 marks year of change for Defense
Defense saw a slew of changes in 2017 aimed to increase competitiveness, inspire growth and address shortfalls in funding and healthcare realms.
2: Don’t fear the reefer: Air Force changes pot policy
At the beginning of 2017, the Air Force announced it would no longer disqualify recruits for prior marijuana use. The new policy stated, however, that an addiction or substance-related disorder would continue to disqualify someone from service. The new exception joined a more relaxed tattoo policy and medical accession standards for certain diseases. Read the full story.
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Steff Thomas
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