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Weighing benefits: Could anti-obesity meds help troops’ weight issues?

Oct 22nd: Advocates argue that anti-obesity drugs like Ozempic could help overweight troops, but the services have no uniform policy for such treatments. Read more ▸

VP Harris backs plan to provide medical care for military PFAS victims

Oct 22nd: The move is part of a broader effort to better recognize and address toxic exposure issues among troops and veterans. Read more ▸

Marine veteran charged in subway chokehold death set to stand trial

Oct 21st: Daniel Penny is charged with manslaughter for placing a man in a deadly chokehold on a New York City subway train last year. Read more ▸

The Army’s black and gold PT uniforms are here to stay

Oct 21st: Here are some changes enlisted leaders are considering for soldier PT gear. Read more ▸

Navy IDs two aviators who died in EA-18G Growler crash last week

Oct 21st: Naval aviator Lt. Serena N. Wileman, 31, and naval flight officer Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay Evans, 31, died after their jet crashed Tuesday. Read more ▸

Pentagon chief unveils $400 million in Ukraine aid during Kyiv visit

Oct 21st: This is the second such package within a week, as Ukraine's defensive lines wear in the east. Read more ▸

Marine Corps veteran allegedly kicked off flight for her T-shirt

Oct 21st: A Bay Area veteran told local media that a Delta flight attendant kicked her off for wearing the shirt. Read more ▸

US Navy ousts top commanders of ship repair facility in Japan

Oct 21st: Capt. Zaldy Valenzuela and Cmdr. Art Palalay were fired from their respective positions on Sunday. Read more ▸

One of last Marine Corps World War II Navajo Code Talkers dies at 107

Oct 21st: With John Kinsel Sr.'s death, only two Navajo Code Talkers from World War II are still alive. Read more ▸

Dem-aligned group blasts GOP lawsuits challenging overseas ballots

Oct 21st: Republicans argue that overseas ballots are insufficiently verified, while Democrats say the legal challenges are meant to sow confusion and distrust. Read more ▸

Navy pronounces missing EA-18G Growler jet aviators deceased

Oct 20th: The fighter jet, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 130, crashed east of Mount Rainier on Tuesday. Read more ▸

His country trained him to fight. Then he turned against it.

Oct 20th: The U.S. military trained him in explosives and battlefield tactics. Now the Iraq War veteran was calling for taking up arms against his own country. Read more ▸

How one warship thwarting a Houthi attack a year ago changed the Navy

Oct 19th: The Navy's fierce and ongoing battle to stop Iran-backed Houthi attacks in the Red Sea began with the USS Carney a year ago, on Oct. 19, 2023. Read more ▸

Future of US defense depends on culture shift prioritizing innovation

Oct 18th: Congress and DOD must recalibrate their defense technology acquisition approach, senior members of the House Armed Services Committee argue in this op-ed. Read more ▸

Maine shooting survivors, relatives begin process of suing Army

Oct 18th: Lawyers for 100 survivors and relatives of victims of Maine's deadliest shooting say the Army failed to stop the reservist responsible for the crime. Read more ▸

Army special forces join search for missing Navy pilots after crash

Oct 18th: The search continued late Thursday for the aviators whose jet crashed in remote terrain Tuesday, the Navy said. Read more ▸

How changes in Army training could limit troop brain injuries

Oct 18th: Army officials plan to conduct baseline brain screenings of all soldiers by fall 2026. Read more ▸

Army secretary: Is it time to cut back on military moves?

Oct 17th: Army needs to "seriously explore" questions to provide more stability, predictability and career flexibility, says top civilian leader. Read more ▸

Israel confirms Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed in Gaza

Oct 17th: Sinwar has topped Israel’s most wanted list since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war just over a year ago. Read more ▸

US stealth bombers strike 5 Houthi weapons bunkers

Oct 17th: Central Command said the attacks hit missiles and other weapons components used by the militia group. Read more ▸

Mattis feared Trump would order a surprise nuclear strike, book claims

Oct 17th: In his new book, journalist Bob Woodward wrties that several former military leaders fear Trump returning to the White House. Read more ▸

As Ukraine builds better drones, do American firms still have a role?

Oct 17th: Western firms are increasingly trying to partner with Ukrainian companies rather than sending equipment alone. Read more ▸

Army moves ahead on plans to replace storied Bradley Fighting Vehicle

Oct 16th: The program to replace the venerable Bradley infantry fighting vehicle is expected to cost $45 billion. Read more ▸

From CamoGPT to life skills, the Army is changing how it trains troops

Oct 16th: Gen. Gary Brito, head of Army Training and Doctrine Command, discusses what training updates mean for new and career soldiers. Read more ▸

White House approves $425 million in new Ukraine aid

Oct 16th: U.S. President Joe Biden pledged to send Ukraine "hundreds" of air defense interceptors within months. Read more ▸

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