Tricare to end coverage of weight-loss meds for some military retirees
Just a few days before coverage for weight-loss drugs is set to end for Tricare for Life beneficiaries, advocates are calling on the Defense Health Agency and lawmakers to halt those plans. A new policy takes effect Aug. 31 for Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda, Qsymia, Phentermine and Contrave, affecting coverage of those drugs for weight-loss purposes. Tricare for Life is the Tricare plan for Medicare-e...[Read More]
DHS contacted Naval Station Great Lakes for ICE support, officials say
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security recently contacted an Illinois naval base for assistance with future missions, Navy officials confirmed. The department, which oversees immigration enforcement and deportations, approached Naval Station Great Lakes, Illinois, about potential support of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations, according to a spokesperson for Naval Station Great L...[Read More]
USS Bulkeley arrives in Rostock, Germany in preparation for Northern Coast 2025
ROSTOK, Germany – The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Bulkeley (DDG 84) arrived in Rostock, Germany for a scheduled port visit to enhance international relations and strengthen NATO Alliance cohesion, Aug. 27.
Prosecutors fail to indict Air Force vet who threw sandwich at feds
Federal prosecutors have failed to obtain a felony indictment against a U.S. Air Force veteran who was seen on camera hurling a sandwich at a federal law enforcement official in the nation’s capital, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. Sean Charles Dunn was arrested on an assault charge after he threw a sub-style sandwich at a Customs and Border Protection agent. A video o...[Read More]
Military spouse paid fellowship program expanding, with more money
Military spouses will soon see the expansion of a paid fellowship pilot program, with higher compensation and the extension to those living overseas, as the Defense Department program becomes permanent on Jan. 1, 2026. Meanwhile, on Sept. 1, Defense Department officials are temporarily closing applications for the Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot, as they start to shift to the permanent pr...[Read More]
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250826-N-XB641-1047 MILLINGTON, Tenn. (Aug. 26, 2025) Master Chief Navy Counselor Kevin Kikawa, National Chief Recruiter at Navy Recruiting Command, right, from Truckee, California, answers a question from a newly selected Career Recruiter Force recruiter concerning communication between recruiters and recruits during a meeting at CNRC. This meeting starts the four-day training course for newly se...[Read More]
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MILLINGTON, Tenn. (Aug. 26, 2025) Rear Adm. James Waters, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, center, poses for a group photo with newly selected Career Recruiter Force recruiters during their visit to CNRC. This visit begins the four-day training course for newly selected CRF recruiters. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Joshua Sapien)
Handling crime in big cities a strength for Trump, poll shows
As armed National Guard troops patrol the nation’s capital as part of an unprecedented federal takeover of Washington’s police department, handling crime is now a relative strength for President Donald Trump, according to the latest AP-NORC poll. Americans are generally not happy about the Republican president’s handling of issues like immigration and the economy but are more positive about his to...[Read More]
Handling crime in big cities a strength for Trump, poll shows
As armed National Guard troops patrol the nation’s capital as part of an unprecedented federal takeover of Washington’s police department, handling crime is now a relative strength for President Donald Trump, according to the latest AP-NORC poll. Americans are generally not happy about the Republican president’s handling of issues like immigration and the economy but are more positive about his to...[Read More]
USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group completes Exercise Northern Edge 2025
NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN – The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Carrier Strike Group (ABECSG) wrapped up participation in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command-led joint force exercise Northern Edge 2025 from the North Pacific Ocean, Aug, 25, 2025.
Phelan establishes new Naval Rapid Capabilities Office
The civilian head of the U.S. Navy announced the service will consolidate several wings and create a new office focused on development and problem-solving. Navy Secretary John Phelan said the Navy established the Naval Rapid Capabilities Office, which will dismantle and absorb the Maritime Accelerated Response Capability Cell, Disruptive Capabilities Office, NavalX and the Navy’s execution of the ...[Read More]
National Guard Tests F-15 Fighter Against Helicopters
Two helicopters faced off against an F-15D Eagle fighter aircraft above water in an unprecedented combat defense test conducted by the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and U.S. Navy. The test saw an HH-60W Jolly Green and an HH-60G Pave Hawk defend against attacks by an F-15D in a maritime setting. The attacks were staged to simulate real-world scenarios in which U.S. rescue helicopters were ...[Read More]