The U.S. Navy has announced that it will cease the release of service history information for sailors, marking the end of a practice that has been in place for decades. Navy officials cited security threats and concerns about harassment as reasons for this policy change. This decision coincides with new press restrictions implemented by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, which require reporters to be accompanied by authorized personnel while in the Pentagon.
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U.S. Navy Changes Policy on Sailors' Service History Access
The U.S. Navy will stop releasing service history information for sailors, citing security threats and harassment concerns. This policy change aligns with new press restrictions from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, requiring reporters to be escorted in the Pentagon.
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