


5 military reservists file class-action lawsuit seeking differential pay
Five reservists filed a lawsuit to regain years of alleged unpaid compensation during their time on active duty.
Pentagon & Congress
Greenland welcomes US military pact but trust still shaky
Greenland’s government and residents expressed relief about a new military pact with the United States and Denmark.

Pentagon adds new ‘warfighter’ evaluation for officers seeking first star
Secretary Hegseth announced Tuesday that colonels and captains seeking promotions will undergo a new Joint Warfighter Evaluation.

CENTCOM has become a battle lab for unmanned systems
Unmanned systems have moved quickly from experimentation and exercises into the demands of an active war.

Marines will get an extra $1.66 per day in danger pay after policy change
Effective Oct. 1, Marines deployed to parts of the world designated as “imminent danger areas” will get a bigger monthly stipend.

SOCOM nutrition app aims to optimize ‘performance and lethality’
SOCOM has issued a sole-source contract to Teamworks Tactical Solutions, the maker of a nutrition app.
Poll: Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as war continues
Only 34% of respondents in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll said they approved of the strikes on Iran.
The Pentagon asked industry how fast it could make more weapons. The numbers remain private.
The Pentagon remains mum about defense contractors' plans to boost weapons production and delivery following a 21-day deadline for companies to send ideas.

US watching Chinese marine presence off Alaska, Arctic Coast Guard chief says
The United States is watching China’s presence in its Arctic zone “very closely” amid increasing concerns, a senior U.S. Arctic military official said.

Pentagon updates guidance on low testosterone testing for males
The Department of Defense on Thursday released clinical guidelines for testing and treating low testosterone in male service members.

Long deployments overwhelm a strained Navy mental health system, personnel say
Navy therapists and sailors cited long wait times and inadequate services as hurdles to getting mental health help aboard deployed ships.

Marine Corps issues updated guidance on religious accommodations
Commanders will weigh the sincerity of a Marine’s religious belief against operational requirements.

Marine boots fail in the Arctic amid push for US manufacturing: Report
A new report revealed glaring quality-control issues with Marine Corps-issued cold-weather boots, highlighting potential limitations of U.S. suppliers.

Vietnam War conscientious objector falsified Silver Star award, defrauded VA
James Lyon, 80, admitted to submitting fraudulent documents to the VA, collecting over $124,000 in disability payments.
US military must adapt as formations will be ‘hunted’ by autonomous systems, Caine says
Technology, such as AI and autonomous systems, is changing the character of war, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said.

Iran war has cost $38 billion, depleted two-thirds of US missile interceptors, CBO says
The U.S. military has incurred about $38 billion in costs from combat operations against Iran, a new Congressional Budget Office analysis found.

Iranian strikes damaged hundreds of US military buildings, dozens of aircraft
Iranian strikes have damaged hundreds of U.S. military and diplomatic buildings, as well as dozens of aircraft, a Pentagon watchdog said.
