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Navy to commission tech leaders as officers for Navy Innovation Unit

Jun 12th: The service is recruiting innovative civilians to solve modernization problems. Read more ▸

Only 1 in 4 F-35s is fully mission capable, GAO finds

Jun 12th: The F-35’s readiness rates continued to decline through fiscal 2025, with the fleet’s full mission capable rate falling to 25%, according to a GAO report. Read more ▸

As tick threat grows, Navy lab investigates ‘gummy bear’ bug repellent

Jun 12th: A new bug repellent solution that was developed at the Naval Research Laboratory is awaiting investment. Read more ▸

‘Sounds like a mutiny’: Secret recording exposes claims of toxic leadership after a Marine’s suicide

Jun 12th: A War Horse investigation points to systemic failures before and after the death of Cpl. Drew Mobley, whose suicide was the unit's third in two years. Read more ▸

Navy to reevaluate religious accommodations for facial hair

Jun 12th: The DoD released a memorandum in March calling for service members to provide proof of their religious beliefs to qualify for facial hair waivers. Read more ▸

US Army commissions second cohort of tech executives into innovation unit

Jun 12th: This week, the Army added three more technology executives to Detachment 201, a unit intended to bridge the gap between the commercial sector and military. Read more ▸

Ukraine’s defense AI chief predicts ‘new paradigm’ of warfare

Jun 12th: “The system that possesses more data and better understands that data, proposes solutions — that system will gain the advantage over the other." Read more ▸

US plans major cut to jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports

Jun 12th: The United States reportedly plans to significantly reduce the aircraft and warships it makes available for NATO operations in Europe. Read more ▸

Senate committee backs Department of War name change

Jun 11th: The Senate Armed Services Committee approved the Department of War rebrand in their version of the fiscal 2027 NDAA, moving the name closer to law. Read more ▸

Trump vows to seize Iran’s Kharg Island

Jun 11th: Kharg Island, the linchpin of Iran’s oil industry, has once more come under focus amid a fraying ceasefire. Read more ▸

In US Air Force first, commandos complete grueling Argentine mountain warfare course

Jun 11th: Over several weeks, the airmen mastered advanced rock climbing, rope safety techniques and the use of single-rope bridges to cross mountain rivers. Read more ▸

Air Force cites DEI ban in cancellation of wreath-laying honoring women vets

Jun 11th: An Air Force spokesperson acknowledged that the service “declined participation in compliance with Executive Orders … and DoW guidance.” Read more ▸

Army recruiter pleads guilty to stealing the identities of potential recruits for bank fraud

Jun 11th: A New Jersey Army recruiter admitted to stealing the identities of seven potential recruits in a bank fraud scheme. Read more ▸

Veterans face higher hurdles in military sexual trauma claims, report finds

Jun 11th: Veterans filing disability claims for military sexual assault or harassment face barriers to receiving compensation for their service-connected conditions. Read more ▸

Defense secretary’s Navy flag board actions are unprecedented and deeply troubling

Jun 10th: The actions of a single individual, taken without justification or explanation, demonstrate a stark rebuke of Navy leadership and the promotion process. Read more ▸

First look at the Global War on Terrorism Memorial design in Washington

Jun 10th: If the design is approved, the foundation is aiming for a 2027 groundbreaking and a project completion date of late 2028. Read more ▸

Pentagon to launch ‘Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay’ program

Jun 10th: The initative, dubbed Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay, is slated to begin in early October. Read more ▸

VA introduces new electronic health records system to four additional sites

Jun 10th: The VA continues to adopt a new electronic medical record system, rolling it out to hospitals in Ohio and Kentucky on Saturday. Read more ▸

‘They got very lucky,’ Trump says of downed Apache helicopter’s crew

Jun 10th: After a U.S. Army Apache helicopter was downed by an Iranian drone, President Donald Trump said the rescued aviators “got very lucky.” Read more ▸

US Navy stands up naval support activity in Western Australia

Jun 10th: As part of the AUKUS security pact, NSA Stirling will provide support for personnel assigned to Submarine Rotational Force-West. Read more ▸

US Army astronaut tapped for NASA’s Artemis III mission

Jun 10th: The U.S. Army is launching into space again by way of Col. Frank Rubio, who will be part of the 2027 Artemis III mission, NASA announced Tuesday. Read more ▸

Iraq and Afghanistan veterans are retiring. How will new leaders inherit their lessons learned?

Jun 10th: The retirement of the post-9/11 generation raises a question: What, exactly, is worth carrying forward into a new age of warfare? Read more ▸

US aircraft fires at, disables another oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

Jun 10th: The strike marks the second intervention this week by U.S. military forces against non-compliant vessels. Read more ▸

Qatari-donated Air Force One now sports red, white and blue paint job

Jun 10th: The interim Air Force One VC-25B Bridge aircraft is undergoing its final modifications ahead of a summer rollout. Read more ▸

Navy chaplains to remove rank insignia from all working and utility uniforms

Jun 10th: A Navy administrative message released on Tuesday puts into motion orders issued by the Pentagon in March. Read more ▸

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