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Shutdown halts funding for military spouse tuition assistance program
No new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.
Fourth deadly US strike in Trump’s war on cartels
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new strike on an alleged drug-carrying vessel in the Caribbean on Friday, killing four people.
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Head of Eisenhower library forced out after sword spat with Trump
The Army vet and historian declined Trump's request to gift Eisenhower's sword to King Charles out of obligation to preserve it for the American public.
What troops need to know about Hegseth’s new memos for the force
Hegseth ordered more strict grooming and fitness standards and less training on subjects like the Privacy Act, cybersecurity and controlled information.
Trump taps Reserve and National Guard for temporary immigration judges
Both the Army and National Guard said they hope to fill the assignments with volunteers. About 100 Army Reserve lawyers will be in the first group.
Military families seek out food assistance amid shutdown anxiety
"We expected an increase, but didn't quite expect this," said Dorene Ocamb, Armed Services YMCA chief brand and development officer.
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Muhammad Ali’s unsigned Vietnam draft card heads to auction
Muhammad Ali's refusal to sign his Vietnam-era military draft card upended the boxing champ's life and added a powerful voice to the anti-war movement.
Man in Italian supercar chases world record atop aircraft carrier
A driver off Italy’s central coast has made a bid for a new world record for the fastest car on a boat.
The heartbreakingly common story of my military suicide attempt
"Maybe that’s what makes this story different. Not that it’s mine, but exactly because it isn’t," a Marine veteran writes in this War Horse reflection.
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How Washington’s drone policy is catching up to reality
The MTCR reinterpretation should be coupled with updated nonproliferation standards and robust safeguards to balance competition and global responsibility.
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What if Russia invades the Baltic? A tabletop game offers answers
“Littoral Commander: The Baltic” depicts a Russian invasion of the Baltic region around 2030.
The next military shooter showdown: ‘Call of Duty’ vs. ‘Battlefield’
This fall, two video game franchises are going head-to-head, with the upcoming releases of "Call of Duty: Black Ops 7" and "Battlefield 6."
‘The Terminal List: Dark Wolf’ cements dominance of military thrillers
The success of "Dark Wolf" reflects broader audience demand for military and espionage dramas.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
Country music no longer owns the troops, and that’s a good thing
Troops today are just as likely to share playlists filled with hip-hop, EDM or K-pop as they are with country music legends.
The National Guard, DC landscaping and the great pursuit of lethality
Few training methods guarantee a better fighting force than boredom-induced annoyance.
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Marine helicopter sustains damage during ground transport
A military-contracted ground carrier was moving a UH-1Y Venom helicopter when the mishap occurred, according to the Corps.
USS Carney shoots down missile in first attack on Navy since October
It's the first time the Houthis directly targeted a U.S. warship since the rebels began their attacks on shipping in October, U.S. officials said.
By Jon Gambrell and Tara Copp, The Associated Press
White House medical unit handed out pills to ineligible patients
A Pentagon watchdog found "severe and systemic" problems with the unit’s internal controls on medication, among other issues.
Lawmakers push for better mental health care for new moms
The move is one of several proposals expected in coming months from members of a House panel focused on military quality of life issues.
WWII series ‘Masters of the Air’ takes viewers to thrilling heights
'Masters of the Air' is a masterful military opera set against a backdrop of drama, mortality, love, stunning cinematography, and of course, brotherhood.
By Sarah Sicard
USS McCampbell slated to return to Japan
The warship will replace the cruiser Antietam and is set to join Destroyer Squadron 15, the Navy’s largest destroyer squadron, upon arrival to Yokosuka.
By Diana Stancy
Marine Corps’ new amphibious vehicles will soon deploy to the Pacific
The Marine Corps pulled the amphibious combat vehicle from most operations in the surf following nonfatal mishaps in 2022.
Talks to begin on the future of U.S. troop presence in Iraq
No timeline is in place for the talks or for any changes that will come from them.
Pentagon plans to fix ‘chronically understaffed’ medical facilities
Will bringing more medical providers — and patients — into military medical facilities help problems with access to care?
By Karen Jowers