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Kongsberg wins biggest-ever missile contract from US Navy, Marines
PARIS — Norwegian defense firm Kongsberg won a five-year contract from the US Navy worth around US$900 million to supply anti-ship missiles, in what the company says is its biggest missile contract ever. The company will provide its Naval Strike Missile, which is being installed on the Navy’s Littoral Combat Ships and Constellation-class frigates, the company said in a statement on Wednesday. The ...[Read More]
Kroger rejoins military families’ Tricare retail pharmacy network
Military families now have more options for filling their prescriptions after Kroger pharmacies rejoined the Tricare network of retail pharmacies, as of Wednesday. The Kroger Health and Kroger Family of Pharmacies bring more than 2,200 additional pharmacies across 35 states into the network, according to Defense Health Agency officials. The Kroger Pharmacy brand names also include Baker’s Pharmacy...[Read More]
Kroger rejoins military families’ Tricare retail pharmacy network
Military families now have more options for filling their prescriptions after Kroger pharmacies rejoined the Tricare network of retail pharmacies, as of Wednesday. The Kroger Health and Kroger Family of Pharmacies bring more than 2,200 additional pharmacies across 35 states into the network, according to Defense Health Agency officials. The Kroger Pharmacy brand names also include Baker’s Pharmacy...[Read More]
Kurdish forces in Syria accidentally shot down US Reaper drone
Kurdish-led forces in Syria, allied with the United States, shot down an Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone on Monday after mistakenly identifying it as a threat. Troops from the Syrian Democratic Forces, a key ally for the United States in its fight against the Islamic State, were conducting operations in the region when they downed the MQ-9, a U.S. official familiar with the situation confirmed to Defe...[Read More]
LA deployments to cost $134 million and last 60 days, Pentagon says
The military’s deployment of almost 5,000 National Guard troops and Marines to Los Angeles in response to immigration protests will cost around $134 million and last 60 days, the Pentagon’s acting comptroller told lawmakers in a hearing Tuesday. That funding will come from the Defense Department’s operations and maintenance budget and cover travel, housing, food and other incidental expenses, Bryn...[Read More]
LA unrest cancels more than 600 appointments at city’s VA clinic
At least 600 patient appointments were cancelled at the Los Angeles Ambulatory Care Center this week because of protests and violence in the city, and Veterans Affairs officials are asking local leaders to take steps to secure the area to prevent future care disruptions. In a letter to Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, VA Secretary Doug Collins said appointments at the medical site were cancelled for ...[Read More]
Land, Sea and Air – NMRTC Bremerton Sailors Join JBLM TCCC
BREMERTON , Wash. – Land, sea and air assets of the U.S. military assigned in the Pacific Northwest came together to hone life-saving techniques and strategies during a joint scenario-based field Tactical Combat Casualty Care exercise, May 15, 2024.
Las Vegas Rolls Out Red Carpet for First Navy Week
Created in 2005, Navy Week allows for officials and sailors to visit cities to educate residents about what the Navy offers and how it benefits communities, even when an area is not viewed as a traditional Navy city.
Lasers Destroy Drones as Additive Manufacturing Builds Them: NPS Accelerates Emerging Technology at JIFX to Fulfill U.S. Navy and DOD’s Critical Needs
MONTEREY, Calif. – Rapidly fielding emerging technologies and prioritizing investments in AI, drones, and counter-drone systems, among other technologies, are key to military modernization and remaining the strongest, most lethal force in the world.
Last American soldier to leave Afghanistan to command US Army Europe
A career special operations veteran who was featured in a hazy green, night vision photo as the last American soldier to leave Afghanistan has been nominated to pin a fourth star and lead the U.S. Army in Europe. Lt. Gen. Christopher Donahue’s name was on a list of Pentagon-recommended general officer nominations released Nov. 15. If confirmed by the Senate, he could receive the promotion and take...[Read More]
Last soldier to leave Afghanistan confirmed as new Army Europe leader
The Senate on Monday night confirmed Army Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue as the next commander of U.S. Army Europe, ending a weeks-long controversy over the future of the last American servicemember to leave Afghanistan. Donahue’s confirmation, which includes a promotion to a four-star rank, had been blocked for several weeks for unspecified reasons. On Monday, that hold was lifted, and Donahue was approv...[Read More]
Lawmaker aims to protect troops from squatters
Service members shouldn’t have to deal with squatters who illegally take over their homes during their absence, said a lawmaker who has proposed legislation to make it easier for troops to remove the intruders. The measure would amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to protect troops from state laws that give rights to squatters who take over their homes. “I can’t think of many things worse th...[Read More]