On this edition of the Morning Briefing, Host Eric Dehm and Producer Jake Hughes discuss their nerdly pursuits before diving into the latest news including some big changes, some proposed and some already activated, by new Army Secretary Mark Esper. Jake & Eric also discuss a recent report on rising STD rates in the military and the differences between Army & Navy promotions. We can now clarify that promotion to Navy Master Chief does not involve a "kumite" style martial arts tournament, though reports indicate a coffee drinking contest may indeed be a part of the process.