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VA deems over 130 occupations ineligible for deferred resignation plan

Feb 07th: Most VA nurses, doctors and other staff caring for vets are ineligible for the Trump administration’s deferred resignation offer, according to a VA email. Read more ▸

More US troops deploying to US-Mexico border

Feb 07th: Roughly 1,500 more soldiers will deploy to the southern border to support President Trump’s expanding crackdown on immigration, a U.S. official said. Read more ▸

Military families to see drop in Tricare dental premiums

Feb 07th: Some active-duty families will see their premiums drop by nearly one-third as the new Tricare Dental Program contract takes effect. Read more ▸

This program equipped the US military to take down drug traffickers

Feb 07th: This commentary's author discusses how current debates about the military's role in stifling cartels bring to mind lesser-known stories from Afghanistan. Read more ▸

Senators detail desired missile defense elements for Trump’s Iron Dome

Feb 07th: Two senators introduced a bill that would authorize $19.5 billion for fiscal 2026 to build out Trump's "Iron Dome for America." Read more ▸

Pentagon cuts off Hegseth town hall webcast after transparency pledge

Feb 07th: Hegseth also called "Our diversity is our strength" the "single dumbest phrase in military history," and intends to end the military's DEI programs. Read more ▸

Broken AC at Fort Cavazos leaves soldiers sweating

Feb 07th: A mechanical failure at the Texas base has left soldiers dealing with room temperatures in the 80s this week. Read more ▸

Coast Guard searching for member reported missing in Eastern Pacific

Feb 06th: A crew member aboard the cutter Waesche has been reported “unaccounted for” while operating in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. Read more ▸

Kroger rejoins military families’ Tricare retail pharmacy network

Feb 06th: Tricare beneficiaries will now have access to 2,200 Kroger pharmacies across 35 states. Read more ▸

Navy League urges rapid expansion of battle fleet for future wars

Feb 06th: The nonprofit is asking lawmakers to bolster the Navy's fleet of battle force ships in preparation for long-term and large-scale wars. Read more ▸

UK to chair next meeting of Ukraine military aid group

Feb 06th: The meeting next week will mark the first time that an American defense secretary has not convened the Ukraine Defense Contact Group. Read more ▸

US Marine, 3 contractors killed in Philippines plane crash

Feb 06th: 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. Read more ▸

Medal of Honor recipient faced down 100 enemy troops to cover his men

Feb 06th: Three officers were wounded trying to silence the enemy machine gun. Robert Craig would be the fourth to try. Read more ▸

Don’t pull the plug on US military installations

Feb 06th: Renewable energy is a politically volatile topic, but U.S. military leaders should not categorically dismiss the benefits. Read more ▸

VA leaders working with DOGE but say veterans’ personal info is secure

Feb 06th: An employee from the controversial new department will review VA contracts and IT system operations, VA officials confirmed. Read more ▸

West Point shuts down clubs for minorities, women amid DEI purge

Feb 05th: The U.S. Military Academy has disbanded a dozen West Point cadet clubs centered on ethnicity, gender, race and sexuality. Read more ▸

Key tests for latest F-35s will begin in 2026, two years after rollout

Feb 05th: This is the latest in a series of delays for the Lockheed Martin-made fighter, causing modernization efforts to slip further behind. Read more ▸

Hegseth to host Australian leader in first visit with a foreign peer

Feb 05th: The visit between Hegseth and the defense minister of Australia comes during a moment of uncertainty for U.S. allies. Read more ▸

Preventing China’s DeepSeek in Space

Feb 05th: The government should ensure that U.S. tech firms eying national security contracts can keep American technology secrets from China and Russia. Read more ▸

The 5 Americans who made history by earning the Victoria Cross

Feb 04th: Since Queen Victoria instituted the Victoria Cross in 1856, five American-born men have received Britain’s highest military award for valor. Read more ▸

How autonomous tech can make combat engineering safer

Feb 04th: In this op-ed, an Army captain argues the military investing in autonomous tech can increase the efficiency and safety of its combat engineering units. Read more ▸

US, Philippine fighter jets patrol disputed South China Sea shoal

Feb 04th: The joint patrol on Tuesday over the Scarborough Shoal was the first by the longtime treaty allies since President Donald Trump took office again. Read more ▸

US Navy hits drone with HELIOS laser in successful test

Feb 04th: The destroyer Preble successfully test-fired its HELIOS system on a drone target, according to a recently released report. Read more ▸

US military readies first migrant deportation flight to Guantanamo Bay

Feb 04th: President Donald Trump has said he wants to turn the naval station into a mass detention center for deported migrants. Read more ▸

Collins becomes first post-9/11 vet to be confirmed as VA secretary

Feb 04th: The former Georgia congressman was easily confirmed to lead the nation's delivery of veterans benefits and health care. Read more ▸

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