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Here’s the 2027 cost-of-living increase for retirees, veterans

It’s the biggest increase in four years.
Voting by absentee ballot? It’s time.

If you’re a service member or military family member and plan to vote by absentee ballot in the Nov. 3 election, it’s time to take action.
Hegseth discusses Iran with Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, officials say

Netanyahu and Hegseth discussed “the threats in the region” and the U.S.-Israel partnership in dealing both offensively and defensively with those threats.
Pentagon, BAE sign deal for up to 25,000 precision-guided munition kits a year

The Pentagon and BAE Systems signed a framework agreement for up to 25,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, or APKWS, guidance kits a year.

Apply for Best for Vets: Trusted Brands

Military Times is now accepting submissions from companies that offer verifiable value to the military community through programs and benefits.
Insurance Guide

Military Times has outlined helpful information about car insurance, renters insurance, and life insurance for troops.
2025 PCS Guide

Read up on tips and tricks in Military Times’ 2025 Permanent Change of Station Guide.
2025 Benefits Guide

Learn how your military benefits — including health care, retirement pay and more — have changed in 2025.

National Guard member expected to recover from Southeast DC shooting

A National Guardsman and a suspect are being treated for non-life-threatening injuries sustained during a shooting in Southeast, D.C., late Sunday night.

Groups seek clarity on motive behind Pentagon’s study of women in combat

Citing concerns about Hegseth’s views on the topic, the lawsuit asks for records showing the scope, purpose, methodology and anticipated use of the study.
Execution of Nidal Hasan will not be livestreamed, Trump says

Trump said on Thursday that the execution of Hasan would not be livestreamed. Victims’ immediate family members will be able to view it in person, he said.
Routine testosterone screening of US troops may require extensive follow-on care, study finds

One-time testosterone testing of troops found that 100,691 active-duty soldiers had morning screening levels below the medical threshold.

Pentagon needs $50B for mass drone production, Hegseth says

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wants $50 billion in reconciliation funding to support the Pentagon’s push to scale autonomous and robotic systems.

Lockheed Martin unveils new PAC-3 Edge interceptor for Patriot systems

With demand rising for advanced interceptors, Lockheed debuts a missile it says improves on earlier generations of weapons.