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US aircraft lost or damaged in Iran war nearly doubles in latest congressional report

81 U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged in Operation Epic Fury, according to the Congressional Research Service.
Air Force certifies group to operate, teach Skydio X10D ahead of its fielding

The Air Force Office of Special Investigations certified drone operators to provide surveillance and monitor outdoor crime scenes with an “eye in the sky.”
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.
Northrop Grumman’s YFQ-48A CCA completes first fully autonomous flight

The successful flight came just weeks after U.S. Air Force officials announced their intention to have 500 autonomous aircraft in service by 2032.

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

Patients struggle to access MHS following changes to login process

Military spouses are having issues accessing their own medical records as well as their children’s.

Pentagon barred Qatar base access to hide Iran war damage, US senator claims

Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., was denied access to Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, during a recent Congressional Delegation trip in what he calls a “cover-up.”
What is the US Public Health Service’s Commissioned Corps? Its top leader wants you to know

The U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps is working to connect with the armed forces.
Planned DEERS outage could affect Tricare beneficiaries, DOD says

During the outage, pharmacies and healthcare providers may not be able to check a patient’s Tricare eligibility, officials said.

Army sets date, location for execution of Nidal Malik Hasan

The execution by firing squad of Hasan is scheduled for Dec. 3 at Fort Hood, the same location where the former Army officer killed 13 and wounded 32.

Better weapons, new berets and personal comfort | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.13.2

From urine collection systems to updated weaponry and even a new beret for EOD airmen, a bevy of updates could be headed for troops across the military.