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US military orders 2-day pause on Okinawa following Marine’s arrest for alleged murder
All U.S. military operations on the island will cease for 48 hours for a standards training period, followed by a 30-day reflection period.
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Supreme Court hears incarcerated veteran’s case challenging process for VA claims appeals
The case involves a veteran who is receiving reduced disability benefits while serving up to 40 years in prison.
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2 veterans battle in court and online over defamation, for-profit claims processing
A local government official alleges a for-profit company attacked VSOs as having a “monopoly” on helping veterans with disability claims.
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Unemployment rate for post-9/11 vets up as job market slumps
The unemployment rate for the nation’s post-9/11 generation of veterans rose from 3.5% in August to 4.1% in September.
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Veterans face SNAP barriers as USDA guidance delays policy changes, GAO finds
GAO found outdated USDA SNAP guidance for veterans and recommended better outreach and coordination to help veterans access food assistance.
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Ukraine’s ‘Army of Robots’ idea presents fearsome future | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.6.26
A former Ukrainian defense official launches a futuristic robotic army initiative. Plus — a retired Green Beret turns to mine clearing as a new mission.
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Air Force slashes number of fields eligible for fiscal year 2026 reenlistment bonuses
The number of career fields elibile for the Selective Retention Bonus dropped by 73% in fiscal year 2026.
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My grandpa was killed in World War II. I met him through his letters home.
My grandpa never came back from World War II. I found his final resting place in France.
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US troops are reportedly being targeted using location data, Pentagon says
U.S. forces deployed to war zones have been targeted using commercially available location data, according to reports fielded by military officials.