


Military families to see drop in Tricare dental premiums
Some active-duty families will see their premiums drop by nearly one-third as the new Tricare Dental Program contract takes effect.

Opinion
This program equipped the US military to take down drug traffickers
This commentary's author discusses how current debates about the military's role in stifling cartels bring to mind lesser-known stories from Afghanistan.

Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome
Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America."

Pentagon cuts off Hegseth town hall webcast after transparency pledge
Hegseth also called "Our diversity is our strength" the "single dumbest phrase in military history," and intends to end the military's DEI programs.

Broken AC at Fort Cavazos leaves soldiers sweating
A mechanical failure at the Texas base has left soldiers dealing with room temperatures in the 80s this week.

Coast Guard searching for member reported missing in Eastern Pacific
A crew member aboard the cutter Waesche has been reported “unaccounted for” while operating in the Eastern Pacific Ocean.

Kroger rejoins military families’ Tricare retail pharmacy network
Tricare beneficiaries will now have access to 2,200 Kroger pharmacies across 35 states.

Navy League urges rapid expansion of battle fleet for future wars
The nonprofit is asking lawmakers to bolster the Navy's fleet of battle force ships in preparation for long-term and large-scale wars.

UK to chair next meeting of Ukraine military aid group
The meeting next week will mark the first time that an American defense secretary has not convened the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.

US Marine, 3 contractors killed in Philippines plane crash
A U.S. service member and three defense contractors were killed Thursday when a plane contracted by the U.S. military crashed in the southern Philippines.

Medal of Honor recipient faced down 100 enemy troops to cover his men
Three officers were wounded trying to silence the enemy machine gun. Robert Craig would be the fourth to try.

VA leaders working with DOGE but say veterans’ personal info is secure
An employee from the controversial new department will review VA contracts and IT system operations, VA officials confirmed.

West Point shuts down clubs for minorities, women amid DEI purge
The U.S. Military Academy has disbanded a dozen West Point cadet clubs centered on ethnicity, gender, race and sexuality.

Key tests for latest F-35s will begin in 2026, two years after rollout
This is the latest in a series of delays for the Lockheed Martin-made fighter, causing modernization efforts to slip further behind.

Hegseth to host Australian leader in first visit with a foreign peer
The visit between Hegseth and the defense minister of Australia comes during a moment of uncertainty for U.S. allies.

Opinion
Preventing China’s DeepSeek in Space
The government should ensure that U.S. tech firms eying national security contracts can keep American technology secrets from China and Russia.

The 5 Americans who made history by earning the Victoria Cross
Since Queen Victoria instituted the Victoria Cross in 1856, five American-born men have received Britain’s highest military award for valor.
