Military heatstroke cases still on the rise as units push tech, awareness
For a second year, cases of military heatstroke increased in 2025, according to new data published by the Defense Health Agency.
Pentagon & Congress
South Carolina military base to be renamed after Lindsey Graham
Joint Base Charleston is slated to be renamed Joint Base Lindsey Graham, after the late senator.
First Anduril YFQ-44A rolls off production line for US CCA program
Anduril's Ohio-based facility produced its first YFQ-44A, an unmanned, semi-autonomous aircraft, on Monday.
White phosphorus leaks at US air base in South Korea, Seoul says
A spokesperson for the air base said there was a munitions-related accident and it was assessing the situation.
Shrapnel, broken bones and head trauma: New records show how US troops were wounded in Iran war
New details reveal the extent of service members’ injuries.
Pentagon calls for cheaper long-range strike weapons, with testing in just 3 months
The Pentagon is seeking long-range weapons that cost less than $250,000 each and can be ready for demonstration within three months.
Pentagon moves recent KIA numbers from Iran war into ‘Overseas Operations’ category
The Pentagon has altered its casualty reports related to the Iran war, dropping the KIA number from 18 to 14 and moving four into a new conflict category.
Airmen’s waist-to-height ratios not to be scored in physical fitness assessments
Active-duty airmen have until Friday to submit their waist-to-height ratios, but the service announced the measurement will not affect fitness scores.
Texas joint base medical barracks to be demolished, forcing the relocation of enlisted students
Over 5,000 enlisted medical students at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston are being relocated as their barracks face demolishment due to mold and foundational issues.
Pentagon nominates Lt. Gen. Admiral to command US Army Europe and Africa
Lt. Gen. Kevin D. Admiral, who currently serves as the commander of III Corps and Fort Hood, Texas, was nominated to take over the top job on Thursday.
National Guard awards $292 million for 2,000 ‘apartment-style’ units for DC deployments
The National Guard has awarded Placemakr, an apartment-hotel curation company, $292 million for 2,000 "apartment-style" units for troops deployed to D.C.
Selective Service System wants to wargame the draft
The government is looking to run a simulation on its new process to automatically register eligible men for the US military draft before national rollout.
Meet the 48-year-old Space Force guardian setting Hawaii state powerlifting records
U.S. Space Force 1st Lt. Thomas Moriarty said his training prepares him for the physical demands of military service while promoting longevity.
Colonel takes helm at Nevada air base wing as unit’s first female commander
Col. Christine Littlejohn assumed command as the 99th Air Base Wing's first female leader at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
In a suicide crisis, eligible veterans can go to any ER for free. Nearly 50,000 already have.
The COMPACT Act allows veterans to receive emergency suicide crisis care for free, but many eligible remain in the dark about its existence.
F-15EX drops bombs from an operational unit for the first time
Test crews at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, previously dropped bombs from an F-15EX, but this is the first time an operational squadron has done so.
Even $500 could make a difference for military childcare workers, researchers find
Low pay is the leading reason military child care providers leave their jobs, but even a $500 bonus could help retain them, research found.
