U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the United States is investigating an airstrike that Iran says struck a wedding party. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
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The court ruled that only the military justice system — not civilian courts — has jurisdiction to reverse the conviction. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The U.S. Army awarded a $464.8 million production contract to AeroVironment, Inc., this week for the Enduring-High Energy Laser program. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The U.S. Air Force provided humanitarian and disaster response assistance to Nepal on Wednesday following flash floods in the South Asian country. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The Pentagon is temporarily rescinding recently published clinical guidance for a new mandatory testosterone-deficiency screening policy, Reuters reports. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
A bipartisan group of lawmakers asked the Army to explain why it is shuttering a specialized drone battalion less than a year after establishing it. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The U.S. Army identified a soldier who died this week in an accident at an on-post motor pool at Fort Knox, Kentucky. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The U.S. Marine Corps announced that it is testing its next-generation combat utility uniform after incorporating feedback from service members. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The DHA established a hormone-screening pathway for female service members, directing providers to screen women annually for hormonal dysregulation. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The U.S. Marine Corps is looking to acquire high-resolution 3D scanners to detect cracked body armor. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The Department of Veterans Affairs is nearly tripling the ceiling on its contract with Oracle to modernize the agency’s electronic health record system. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The Army moved its TITAN program from prototyping to production with a $192 million award to Palantir and Anduril this week. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Yu Wei Huo, 33, was last seen days earlier, and officials asked the public for help locating him, expressing "concern for his safety and well-being.” 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The Army is rolling out what it’s calling the first major revolution in ammo packaging since World War II. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The additional Marines will be spread across 64 initiatives, which include reinforcing the Pacific fleet and creating new infantry battalions. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The Navy put out a fast-track solicitation for 10 new on-base housing facilities at Camp Pendleton, California. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand on Wednesday morning after more than 200 days at sea. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Navy Capt. Rich Sussman administered the oath of enlistment to his son, Matthew Sussman, on his final day of service after a 35-year career. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown and keep federal agencies operating beyond Oct. 1. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The U.S. launched new air strikes on Iranian targets Tuesday following attempted attacks by the IRGC against American troops deployed to the region. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The United States has approved a potential $800 million sale of Bell helicopters, weapons and related equipment to Iraq, according to the State Department. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Thousands of U.S. Army soldiers—from Korea to Virginia—laced up their boots last week to earn a Danish military award now authorized for wear. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The Air Force declared the MH-139 Grey Wolf operational, as the service moves to replace aging UH-1N Hueys. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The Pentagon is still failing to safeguard the electronic health records of top government officials, the DoD Inspector General found. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
One nonprofit is working to help the U.S. military recover its war dead as the Pentagon's budget for that mission shrinks, The War Horse reports. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
The move is the latest in the service’s yearslong effort to replace the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
A contract request from III Armored Corps admits that existing "resources do not provide the specialized professional expertise" in suicide prevention. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
A defense startup has raised $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display that connects field operators to real-time data. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️
Dan Driscoll, who has served as the Army’s civilian leader since February 2025, tendered his resignation Monday. 🔗Link to article in comments ⬇️