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Looking for a mental health provider? Tricare’s directory may not help
Auditors posed as military beneficiaries and made covert calls to see if Tricare's mental health care providers were reachable and available as advertised.
By Karen Jowers
Pentagon urges ‘alternatives’ in Israel meeting, with few details
An invasion of Gaza's southern city of Rafah would be a humanitarian catastrophe, said a defense official speaking with reporters.
Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East
At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.
Troops in Iraq, Syria had close calls with militia attacks
Nearly 200 troops have been injured in attacks from Iran-backed militant groups since October.
Continuing resolution could degrade training for future fights
The U.S. military would have to make sacrifices to exercises around the globe if Congress fails to pass an FY24 budget, officials warn.
By Jen Judson
Drone strike in Baghdad kills senior militia commander, officials say
Two U.S. officials familiar with the matter said that a senior Kataib Hezbollah commander was targeted in a U.S. strike on Wednesday in Iraq.
US sees ‘footprints’ of Iran-backed group in Tower 22 drone attack
The Defense Intelligence Agency in August showed reporters remnants of Iranian drones discovered in Ukraine, after Russian use, and Iraq.
Senators question legality of Biden’s Houthi strikes in Yemen
Some lawmakers argue Biden needs congressional authorization to strike Yemen's Houthis amid reports the White House is planning a months-long campaign.
Iran’s navy seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman
Iran’s navy has seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that once was at the center of a major crisis between Tehran and Washington.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press