Lawmakers seek coverage for expedited fertility care under PACT Act
New legislation would speed coverage for fertility treatments without requiring veterans to prove their infertility was directly tied to military service.
By Patricia Kime
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Coast Guard selects Alabama as site of second recruit training center
The Coast Guard could start training new members at the site by the end of the year.
By Patricia Kime
Space Force seeks ‘talent scout’ assistance from Washington Nationals
Space Force officials will consult with the MLB team about how to fine-tune the service's scouting as it faces an excess of talent with few jobs to fill.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Lawmakers announce legislation to restore office for Afghan relocation
The Enduring Welcome Act would restore a government office — closed last month by the Trump administration — that led Afghan relocation efforts
By Riley Ceder
Navy amphib readiness dips as sailors, Marines deploy for Caribbean
The Marine Corps has said it needs the amphib readiness rate at 80% or higher to complete its missions. It is currently at 41%.
By Carla Babb
US Marines train beach landings Down Under with old allies, new rides
One key subplot to the July 24 landings was the first ever touchdown of the Marine Corps’ new Amphibious Combat Vehicle in Australia.
The Marines are seeking enlisted volunteers to get out early
Eligible Marines must have an end of active service date before Sept. 30, 2025.
By Todd South
These wargames explored drone attacks on US military bases
Many of the details of these wargames are classified, but one key finding is that protecting domestic U.S. bases can’t be just the military’s job.
By Michael Peck
VA leaders push back deadline for caregiver program changes to 2028
Some families could have been disenrolled from the caregiver benefits program in late 2026, but will now get two more years of support.
Senate confirms controversial vet to lead Pentagon personnel office
Retired Army Brig. Gen. Anthony Tata has made inflammatory comments about Democratic leaders and former President Barack Obama.
Australia hosts largest-ever Talisman Sabre military exercise
The event began with live-fire exercises, including Australia’s first use of U.S.-supplied HIMARS rocket systems.
Company conducts first autonomous helicopter flight for Marine program
The May flight was the first using the company's autonomus stack.
By Todd South