Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance
In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.
By Karen Jowers
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Navy helicopter, jet crash in South China Sea in separate incidents
"All personnel involved are safe and in stable condition," U.S. Pacific Fleet said.
By Beth Sullivan
Military families seek out food assistance amid shutdown anxiety
"We expected an increase, but didn't quite expect this," said Dorene Ocamb, Armed Services YMCA chief brand and development officer.
By Karen Jowers
Why sandwiches are the military’s most underrated culinary innovation
August is National Sandwich Month. From shelf-stable MREs to hoagies grabbed before a convoy, the sandwich has become a culinary icon within the ranks.
By Clay Beyersdorfer
USS Gerald Ford set to deploy amid Israel-Iran conflict
The aircraft carrier is deploying as part of a regularly scheduled deployment, a defense official said.
By Riley Ceder
USS Nimitz heading to Middle East, defense official says
The aircraft carrier will replace the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group in the Middle East amid growing tensions between Israel and Iran.
By Riley Ceder