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Newsweek
2 hours ago
- Newsweek
US Army Paratroopers to See Major Pay Change
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The U.S. Army is restructuring its airborne forces, leading to pay changes for thousands of parachutist positions. According to a report from the American military newspaper Stars and Stripes, an administrative message delivered to service members on July 30 announced that more than 22,000 paratroopers will no longer receive their monthly $150 "jump pay." This is due to reclassifications of paid parachutist positions which will take effect in the upcoming fiscal year. The reduced number which will remain eligible for the payments will comprise those deemed more likely to deploy these capabilities in combat operations in the foreseeable future, Newsweek understands. When approached for comment, U.S. Army Spokesman Major Travis Shaw told Newsweek: "The decision resulted from a 16-week study, which concluded that transformation was needed because the previous structure exceeded the operational requirements." Why It Matters The removal of jump pay for more than 22,000 parachutists—a significant portion of the roughly 50,000 the army keeps on its rolls—signals a major shift in its priorities, emphasizing the need for combat readiness and resource management over the maintenance of a large and permanent airborne force. What To Know Jump pay—also known as Parachute Duty Pay—is an extra monthly bonus awarded to soldiers who are parachute-qualified and actively serving in airborne roles. The upcoming change will allow soldiers to attain their parachuting qualifications but will not require them to keep these up to date or take part in jump operations. Soldiers are generally required to jump once every three months to maintain jump status, a baseline considered inadequate among Army leadership for achieving proficiency. This change was discussed earlier this year. Lieutenant General Gregory Anderson, head of the 18th Airborne Corps, told Army Times in April that dozens of branches had been discussing how to improve the readiness of airborne operations since September. "We started to assume risk with the high-end forces that have to be ready to go tonight," Anderson told the outlet. "This is not about saving money; it's about getting readiness to where we need it." Paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade of the US Army in Europe take part in the military exercise Swift Response 2025 at the military base in Rukla, Lithuania, on May 16, 2025. Paratroopers of the 173rd Airborne Brigade of the US Army in Europe take part in the military exercise Swift Response 2025 at the military base in Rukla, Lithuania, on May 16, 2025. AFP via Getty Images/Petras Malukas Anderson added that limited aircraft had led to a broad "decline in collective airborne proficiency," and that devoting resources to over 50,000 airborne positions had reduced the readiness of assault forces. "We're trying to prop up a very big structure of 56,000 with dwindling resources, we're spreading those resources out, and we're undermining our own readiness goals," Anderson said during a podcast appearance in April. He added that many of those currently receiving jump pay are not currently meeting their "proficiency requirements." Major Shaw told Newsweek that removing 22,000 from paid active jump status "will refocus training and resources on critical forces to strengthen operational effectiveness." Soldiers who remain eligible will see an increase in this extra monthly allowance, as announced by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth in May, with jump pay is set to increase from $150 per month to $200 for paratroopers. In addition, jumpmasters, who are responsible for training and leading airborne operations, "are going to receive an additional $150 a month in incentive pay," Hegseth told the audience of current and active members of the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Major Shaw told Newsweek that this will mean jumpmasters will be paid an additional $350 per month for these duties, and that this pay bump is in recognition of "the essential role of jumpmasters in developing combat-ready forces." What People Are Saying Lieutenant General Gregory Anderson, during an episode of the From the Green Notebook podcast, said: "Here's the big change: we're going to reduce the number of paid parachuter positions by 22,000. So currently, as of today, we have 56,000 paid parachuter positions in the Army. For historical context, the 101st and the 82nd at Normandy dropped fewer than 13,000 into Normandy." "It's not about the money per se, it's literally about—for the forces that will jump in the alpha echelon and fight off a potentially contested drop zone—we want them at the highest level of readiness," he added. "And three jumps … is not going to get us the readiness we need." One Redditor on the r/army forum, a community for current and former recruits as well as enthusiasts, wrote: "Even as someone who was Airborne I think this makes sense. The Army was paying over 20,000 people to be on jump status who realistically weren't going to be used as such. By having them still be Airborne qualified though they can quickly recreate Airborne units by having them go through refresher training if they ever needed. Sounds like they aren't going to save all that money though because they are going to boost the pay for the remaining Airborne troops and jumpmasters." What Happens Next? The changes are set to take effect in the 2026 fiscal year which begins October 1.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
Your Definitive Guide to Bob Haircuts
All products featured on Allure are independently selected by Allure editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, Condé Nast may earn an affiliate commission. Getty Images Last summer, I blacked out and cut a foot of my hair off. When I came to, I immediately realized that I'd been denying my true identity: I am a bob person. I also learned that I didn't just have a bob—no one just has a bob. Mine was French. And as I've been letting it grow, I've had the opportunity to experiment with other types of bobs. It's that versatility that has made the bob such a timeless cut. But there have been eras in which the look seems particularly ubiquitous, and we are definitely in one now. It feels like every third celebrity has a bob, whether they've been wearing one for years or recently joined the club. If you're interested in becoming a member, there's a lot more to consider than 'Am I ready to cut my hair?' The right bob for you comes down to the look you like best, but also how much effort you're willing to put into styling it, your face shape, and your natural curl pattern (or lack thereof). Meet the experts Amy Abramite is a hairstylist and the creative director at Maxine Salon in Chicago. Nick Arrojo is a hairstylist and the founder of Arrojo salon in New York City. Rogerio Cavalcante is a hairstylist and the owner of the Second Floor Salon in New York City. Julien Farel is a hairstylist and salon owner in New York and Palm Beach, Florida. Dimitris Giannetos is a hairstylist based in New York, Los Angeles, and Paris. Raven Hurtado is a stylist at Maxine Salon Olya Iudina is a hairstylist at IGK in New York City. Mia Santiago is a hairstylist and the owner of Headspace in Columbus, Ohio. Italian Bob 'The Italian bob is full of soft waves and loose, bouncy texture,' says stylist Nick Arrojo, founder of Arrojo salon in New York City. 'Think Sophia Loren glamour, modernized.' This curvaceous cut is all about volume, which is what makes it the perfect bob for those with medium to thick hair who want to lean into the fullness. Rogerio Cavalcante, stylist and owner of the Second Floor Salon in New York City, recommends asking your stylist for a bob that hits at the chin or neck, with a blunt or softly layered baseline. 'This bob adds body and bounce while maintaining a sleek, put-together finish,' he says. But you're not locked into an always-polished look. 'The minimal layering in this haircut also gives some versatility when it comes to styling, so you can wear it tousled and undone,' says Mia Santiago, stylist and owner of Headspace in Columbus, Ohio. French Bob (a.k.a. the Cheekbone Bob) This is what most people picture as a 'classic' bob. The French bob typically hits right at the cheekbone, allowing it to sculpt the face like natural highlighting and contouring. Says stylist Dimitris Giannetos, 'It's sexy, smart, and always gives main-character energy, even with minimal effort.' That effort is especially minimal if you're starting with straight or slightly wavy hair, and if you ask your stylist for a soft, round shape with subtle internal texturizing (in other words, no visible layers). 'A perfect French bob can carry a slightly messy look, but also look polished when it's styled slick and straight,' says Olya Iudina, a stylist at IGK in New York City. 'Consider adding bangs for an even more striking, editorial feel,' says Cavalcante. 'The result is sleek, bold, and undeniably chic.' '90s Bob Anyone who lived through the '90s as a teen or 20-something will remember this bob, probably from firsthand experience. (Hello, that would be me!) It's defined by a center part and curved-under shape with a marriage of smoothness and fullness. Says Giannetos, 'This is the ultimate cool-girl bob with its sleek middle part and those perfectly scooped ends that hug the jawline.' It's ideal for those who want a polished style with a hint of edge, says Cavalcante, who recommends the look for those with straight or slightly wavy hair. 'Ask your stylist for a blunt bob with a subtle stack in the back to create lift and shape, keeping the front slightly longer for balance.' Stylist Julien Farel, who owns eponymous salons in New York and Palm Beach, Florida, is an especially big fan of Lily Collins's 2025 take on the '90s bob. 'It gives her a more Gen Z look—trendy, sexy, and not overdone,' he says. Meanwhile, Santiago, who says the '90s bob is ideal for rounder faces, appreciates Cate Blanchett's interpretation: 'I love the face-framing pieces that Cate has. It adds some really great movement.' Layered Bob The layered bob takes the classic bob silhouette and zhuzhes it a bit. 'If you want volume, versatility, and a little edge, the layered bob is your best friend,' says Giannetos. 'It adds bounce and texture that's perfect for that lived-in, I-woke-up-like-this moment.' Softer and more dynamic, this look is defined by blended layers, volume, texture, and dimension, which makes it perfect for both fine and thick hair that's lacking shape. 'Ask your stylist for a bob that includes layers tailored to your hair type and face shape, whether you want a subtle lift or a more shag-inspired finish,' says Cavalcante. 'The result is effortlessly cool and easy to style.' A-line Bob When you picture the A-line bob, Victoria Beckham's Y2K haircut—the one she had as Posh Spice—may come to mind. But the pros want you to know that there are many more modern and less severe ways to wear this angular look. 'The A-line bob has a noticeable angle that is shorter in the nape and longer toward the face,' says Amy Abramite, creative director and stylist at Maxine Salon in Chicago. 'Layers can be added for movement and volume, or it can be one length. What matters most is the sloping angle forward.' The beauty of this style is how well it works with any length within the bob's range. Just look at the difference between Claire Danes's cut and Collins's 2024 look. 'This style adds structure and drama without sacrificing elegance, making it a favorite for those who want a modern yet timeless look,' adds Cavalcante, noting that the longer front pieces help frame and slim the face. 'Ask your stylist for a precise, graduated cut with a clean angle from back to front. Whether worn straight or with a slight wave, the A-line bob always delivers a bold, sophisticated edge.' Bell Bob The retro bell is perhaps the perkiest member of the bob family. As Giannetos puts it: 'It's giving modern-day Jackie O with a touch of pop star glam.' Cavalcante says the style is defined by its sleek shape and flipped-out ends that resemble, as you might have guessed, the curve of a bell. 'Best suited for straight to slightly wavy hair, this bob adds a fun, retro-inspired flair while maintaining a clean silhouette,' says Cavalcante. 'Ask your stylist for a blunt cut at the chin or jawline, and style it with a flatiron or round brush to flip the ends outward.' Abramite adds that rounded layers will enhance the shape but aren't necessary for the flip to take shape because 'it's all in the styling.' This is also a great way to ease into a bob without going uncomfortably short. 'Ask for a soft, structured lob with subtle undercutting or beveling at the ends,' says Arrojo. 'It gives you bob energy without going short.' Sharp Bob It may seem a bit intimidating, but the sharp bob—that is, a bob that features a straight, sharp line with minimum texturizing—is actually the perfect beginner bob. 'If I have a client who wants to cut a bob the first time, I would recommend this one, since it's simple and very easy to style,' Iudina advises fellow hairstylists. You can straighten it, add a bit of wave, or do nothing at all. It works on all textures, she notes, as long as the bottom cut is straight and full. Ripped Bob Cavalcante calls the ripped bob a lived-in take on the classic bob, thanks to its piecey texture, tousled layers, and effortlessly cool finish. 'It gives the illusion of hair that's been naturally 'ripped,' or undone, with subtle bends and a slightly irregular shape that adds movement and dimension,' he says. Those subtle bends are what make it perfect for naturally wavy hair. 'It's not about precision; it's about movement and natural shape,' says Arrojo, who recommends asking for a midlength bob with deconstructed layers, which will allow you to use your natural wave to create volume and a cascading shape that has 'tons of personality.' And, as you can see from Halle Berry, the ripped bob is curl-friendly too. 'Very little layering allows her to stay voluminous and in control but not too puffy,' says Farel. Ultimately, Abramite says, it's low-maintenance and can be air-dried or diffused to enhance natural wavy texture. Shaggy Bob Fans of the retro shag don't have to give up its free-spirited layers just because they want to go shorter. 'Featuring choppy ends, bangs, and plenty of movement, this style flatters most face shapes,' says Cavalcante, 'and works especially well with naturally wavy or textured hair.' Says Raven Hurtado, a stylist at Maxine Salon, ask for layers that give lots of texture, and curtain bangs cut shorter in the center and longer to the end of the eyebrows. And when you think you might be ready to move on from any of the above haircuts? 'This look is great for those who are growing out their bob.' Bob Haircut Styling Essentials Smoothing Air Dry Cream $15.00, Amazon Full Thickening Blow-Dry Cream $32.00, Amazon Small Round Brush $140.00, Philip B. Hot Curling Ceramic Brush $26.00, Amazon Liquid Glass High-Gloss Finishing Serum $32.00, Amazon Ellnet Satin Strong Hold Classic Hairspray $16.00, Amazon Read more about hair: The Best Bangs Trends of 2025 Will Inspire You to Finally Chop Yours 2025's Top Haircut Trends Are a Masterclass in Timeless Sophistication Is the New Dyson Airwrap Worth $700? Now, watch Brittany Broski's 10-minute routine. Originally Appeared on Allure
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
People Who Had Sex With Their Ex's Sibling Revealed How It All Went Down, And Oh...My God
A while back we shared stories from people who've slept with (and even married) their ex's siblings, and the stories were wild. So wild that they even prompted our readers to share some of their own: Some stories are also from this Reddit thread because they're just too good not to share. 1."So, my husband 'Bill' and I have been together for a bit over five years. I met Bill through his younger brother, 'Bob.' Bob and I had been friends for almost two years, and dated on and off through that. It wasn't anything serious. We were young, and Bob was a womanizer and a bit of an asshole. Anyway, Bill and I ended up dating and then got married. Pretty much no one in his family gave a crap, other than Bob, who held a grudge. Bob was pretty petty for a while and tried to sabotage things between me and his brother for the first year or so." "Soooooo, that brings us up to now. Bill and doing too well. He cheated in the first year of marriage, and I got over it, but he never really did. Divorce has been thrown around. Finally, we settled on staying together for the kid and opening up the relationship with a don't ask, don't tell policy. Well, lo and behold, Bob and I get along okay sexually, and now he's my on-again, off-again friends-with-benefits partner. It's funny how life works out, I guess." —AllUpInThatFamily 2."My grandma married my mom's dad. Then divorced. Then she married his brother and got pregnant. After they divorced, she remarried my mom's dad, and he raised his nephew like his son." —maedessaint 3."My uncle had an affair with his sister-in-law. Her husband was his wife's brother. She had several kids, two of whom belong to my uncle. They both divorced their spouses and married. Many years later, my uncle died of a terminal illness. His wife/ex-sister-in-law had a sister who died shortly after my uncle. She then married her sister's widow! She loves keeping it in the family, I guess." —Anonymous, 59 4."I married a man who dated my sister first. He asked her to marry him, but she found out he was cheating with her best friend. So, her best friend married him because she was pregnant. They had been married for five years, and he caught her cheating with her boyfriend from high school. They divorced. He asked my sister out again, but she was seven months pregnant, and her husband left her for another woman he was cheating with. So, he started following me to my karaoke shows, which I was DJing, and we started dating. We ended up marrying as soon as both our divorces were final, and were married for 23 years until he cheated on me with his ex-wife!! She can have him!!!" —Anonymous, 58, Georgia 5."My mom's dad had an affair when my grandma was pregnant with my mom. He cheated with my grandmother's sister. My mom claims that her mom never showed her the same love or attention because of the affair. Grandma was furious, and my mom says Grandma always resented her, even though my mom had nothing to do with it." —Anonymous 6."Not me, but my husband's baby mother. After my husband got with me, she was angry about it, even though they weren't dating, so she hooked up with his brother. My brother-in-law was dating my now-sister-in-law, and he cheated on her with my husband's baby mother. The baby's mother was best friends with my now-sister-in-law, so it was a huge betrayal. My brother-in-law and sister-in-law got married down the line, and the baby's mother is on, like, her 12th boyfriend since all that. The interesting part is that her first baby father (not my husband, BTW) had a best friend who she hooked up with also." —Anonymous, 35, New York 7."As a teen, I became friends with a guy who adored my sister. My sister never gave him a moment's notice. She ended up dating his older brother, and eventually they were married for over 20 years. I dated the younger brother on and off for years. He was always just there. When my first marriage ended, he was there again. I finally ended all that and am happily married nearly 20 years, to someone else, of course." —Anonymous, 53, Texas 8."I kissed a girl in high school, and she said, 'Wow, you kiss just like your brother.' I did not know they had kissed. I would've appreciated the heads-up." —Anonymous, 35, NY 9."My husband moved out and we divorced. I stayed friends with his siblings, and later, his older brother asked me out. We ended up getting married — we'll be celebrating our 25th anniversary soon." —Anonymous, 56, New York 10."My sister liked a guy, X. He liked her, but he fell in love with someone else. So X hooked her up with his best friend. They dated a while, but he had anger issues, so my sister broke it off, but started dating X's brother. She didn't think they were compatible, so she broke it off. Shortly after, X broke up with his girlfriend and started dating my sister. She thought it was what she wanted, but she's figuring out what she does and doesn't want in relationships, and X isn't the one. Yikes." —Anonymous, PNW 11."Not me, but three of my sisters were married to three brothers. The second sister and her first husband divorced. After that, my third sister married him. Then, my second sister married another brother. So, my nieces and nephews are half-siblings AND cousins. In the end, they all were divorced. Two of the brothers were horrible people." —Anonymous, 63, USA 12."I dated one brother when I was a teenager. He proposed, and I promptly broke up with him. We were too young. Then, 16 years later, I reconnected with his younger brother. My ex has no idea, but the younger brother was fully aware that I dated his brother and still pursued me. Awkwardly, now I know which brother is better equipped and a better kisser. It's the younger one…" —Anonymous 13."I got it on with my ex's younger sister at my ex's wedding reception. Their parents were happy; they'd always liked me. Should have pushed that forward, really. She was cute." —[deleted] 14."My brother stole my girlfriend and married her. I had no interest in marrying her. The fact that he betrayed me hurt more than their marriage. Since that time, we have had a very strained relationship." —RonSwansonsOldMan 15."My ex-boyfriend's brother became a friend with benefits after we broke up. My ex treated me terribly, and his brother, who had lived with us, was one of the people who helped get me out of the situation. His brother showed me I liked sex again. We would go out to the pub, come home, and have super hot, consenting, gentle sex." —[deleted] 16."I dated a girl for a while. Nothing too serious, like a month. Met her parents, some siblings, and her dad really liked me. I'd heard that she had two other siblings who were on some retreat for the whole summer. It ended up not working out (we didn't have much in common), but we remained friendly. About a month after I met this other girl, we hit it off. The new girl has the same last name as the first girl and around the same age, but is a totally different ethnicity, so I don't think much of it." "I asked her on a date, and on the day of, I am going to pick her up. When I got the address, I did a double-take. Same house as the first girl. Okaaaay. I pull up and first girl's dad greets me. Turns out that the new girl is the adopted sibling of the first girl and was on retreat all summer." —chiguayante 17."I dated sisters once. I was with the older one for about a month, and then I started dating the younger one about a year later, and we were together for almost six years. It was kinda weird at first, but then everybody got over it." —baron556 18."It took me a while to figure this out, but my son from my first marriage really seemed to resent that I had married his uncle. I really didn't expect that; his father had died, so I didn't think it would be weird. I thought he would be happy to have a new father figure, and that it would be easier since it was someone he already knew. I realized something was up when he started being a jerk to his girlfriend. I tried to get his best friend to talk some sense into him, but it was no use. He was constantly wandering around the house in a foul mood. His uncle invited two of his friends from school to see if they would cheer him up, but he was a jerk to them, too." —GertieDane 19."My mother was in love with my dad's older brother before meeting my dad. My uncle ended up dying in a tragic car accident back in Mexico. My mom and my dad's family were devastated. Apparently, my mom cried hysterically at his wake and funeral, moaning about how much she loved him and how upset she was that he had left her. My dad helped my mom find her way back to the US, and she ended up living with my dad, along with several of his siblings. Just a bunch of horny young adults in one house, then boom, I happened. My dad's family started to dislike her because they thought it was disrespectful to my uncle, who passed away." —stephief92 20."I dated my ex's stepsister. My ex and I only dated for two months, but my ex's stepsister and I dated for a year. I regret the whole decision because something was up with that family. My ex apparently dated her stepbrother before their parents got married, and were very, very sexually active so there was tension there." —Quw10 21."I dated a girl for a summer while in college, and in the process, I hung around with many of her friends and her older sister. The older sister and I got along really well, and we very much liked each other. At the end of the summer, the girl I was dating moved away, so we had a very mutual breakup. A few months later, I needed a date for a party I was going to, so I called up my old girlfriend and asked her if it would be okay if I invited her older sister, and she thought it would be a great idea because her sister 'really, really liked me.' So, I took her sister to the party, we dated some more, and eventually we got married a few years later." "We have now been married for 20 years, and it has never been an issue with anyone. The sisters are still like best friends, we all still visit with each other a few times a year, in some ways it is like that initial summer never happened (with the exception that every once in a while we joke about it)." —traveshamockeries 22."Not my family, but my wife's grandmother was left with two kids by her husband. She went on to marry his brother who also had two kids. They had four kids living in the same house who were technically first cousins. Surprisingly, all worked out great." —A-D-A-M- finally, "My father dated my mom's sister and best friend prior to marrying my mother. They all still get along and have shaped my view on relationships. My current wife and I are friends with my ex-wife because I grew up thinking it was normal to have a platonic relationship after a romantic one. I do get some strange looks when I explain it to coworkers and friends, though." —PhoenixLoop9137 So, have YOU ever dated, slept with, or even married an ex's sibling? Tell us how it all went down! Or, if you prefer to stay anonymous, you can submit a response using this form here. Solve the daily Crossword
