Members question Pete Hegseth’s character and military philosophy. On Tuesday, the Senate Armed Services Committee began the confirmation process for President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete…
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Tricare West Region Extends Payment Setup Deadline for Beneficiaries
New military health contractor TriWest Healthcare Alliance offers a grace period for recurring payment updates Beneficiaries in Tricare’s West Region now have extended deadlines to set up recurring…
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Appeals Court Temporarily Blocks 9/11 Plea Deal Enforcement
The Justice Department made the request, claiming that Secretary Austin has the authority to revoke the agreement. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily blocked the plea…
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Air Force Expands Medical Waivers to Boost Recruitment
New policies address asthma, food allergies, and hearing loss to widen eligibility for service. The U.S. Air Force is broadening medical waiver policies to include mild asthma, food…
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Osprey Aircraft Deemed Safe After Near-Crash and Gearbox Review
Hybrid helicopter-airplanes resume flights after December 9 grounding. The U.S. Navy and the Air Force cleared their V-22 Ospreys for use after grounding them for two weeks. The…
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VA to Reduce Life Insurance Premiums for Veterans, Service Members, and Families
Over 3 million insured individuals to benefit from premium discounts starting in 2025. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will reduce life insurance premiums for over three million…
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VA Promotes Healthcare Enrollment with Email, Text Campaign
The department seeks to reach over 1 million veterans who are not yet enrolled. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched an awareness campaign this month, sending emails…
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U.S. Conducts Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria and Yemen
U.S. Central Command seeks to inhibit the reestablishment of a caliphate after the Syrian dictator was deposed. U.S. Central Command announced the U.S. carried out airstrikes against Islamic…
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NATO Tests Underwater Sensors to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure
Special forces, divers, and drones challenge detection systems in the first Bold Machina exercise. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) recently tested a range of underwater sensors designed…
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Senate Blocks Legislation to Halt Weapons Sales to Israel
The measure was introduced by Senator Sanders of Vermont. The Senate voted against legislation this past week that would have blocked the sale of tank rounds to Israel.…
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