Top stories No new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.
Hegseth ordered more strict grooming and fitness standards and less training on subjects like the Privacy Act, cybersecurity and controlled information.
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.
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"We expected an increase, but didn't quite expect this," said Dorene Ocamb, Armed Services YMCA chief brand and development officer.
Trump has declared drug cartels operating in the Caribbean are unlawful combatants and says the U.S. is now in a “non-international armed conflict.”
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order pledging to defend Qatar, including using U.S. military action if necessary.
In other news An active shooter hoax at a New Jersey military base Tuesday was caused by a civilian employee who wanted to “trauma bond” with coworkers, prosecutors say.
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 success of "Dark Wolf" reflects broader audience demand for military and espionage dramas. Troops today are just as likely to share playlists filled with hip-hop, EDM or K-pop as they are with country music legends.
Few training methods guarantee a better fighting force than boredom-induced annoyance.
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