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More shutdown assistance offered through military stores
With the federal government shutdown in its second month, commissaries and exchanges are offering some additional relief to the military community. The interest-free offer for those making commissary purchases with their Military Star credit card has been extended through Nov. 30. New and existing cardholders receive 90 days of zero interest, and no payments required. The Military Star card is par...[Read More]
More troops may soon get access to expanded food options
More service members may soon be able to use their meal entitlements at locations outside of standard dining facilities. Lawmakers want to expand an Army pilot program to all service branches, allowing troops to use meal benefits on base at more locations, according to a provision in the 2026 defense policy bill. Army officials were authorized to conduct the pilot program in last year’s defense bi...[Read More]
More troops suspended pending investigations into Kirk-related posts
More than a dozen service members have been suspended or relieved of duties for social media activity related to conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s death. Earlier this month, after Kirk was shot and killed during a Sept. 10 event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that any social media post celebrating or mocking the assassination of Kirk was “completely...[Read More]
More US troop withdrawals from Europe expected, NATO commander says
PARIS — Europe should “absolutely” expect additional United States troop withdrawals in the future as European NATO allies strengthen their capability to provide more of their own conventional defense, according to the U.S. general who is the alliance’s top military commander for the region. The redeployment of U.S. troops from Europe will be an ongoing process for several years, even if there’s n...[Read More]
Moroccan frigate and Senegalese patrol vessel lead a seven-nation African presence, joined by representatives from Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Kenya
Seven African navies are represented in New York as International Naval Review 250 gets underway, putting African ships, sailors and senior leaders at the center of America’s 250th anniversary maritime celebration—and showing the reach of partnerships that connect security across the Atlantic.
MQ-25A Stingray cleared for deployment, says Cao
During the Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing today, Acting Secretary of the Navy, Hung Cao, announced that the MQ-25A Stingray is now moving into the low-rate initial production and deployment phase. Boeing’s MQ-25A is the first operational carrier-based unmanned aircraft and as the Stingray enters the force, it is intended to relieve the Navy’s F/A-18 Super Hornets of their aerial refueling...[Read More]
MQ-25A Stingray achieves successful first flight, advancing future of naval aviation
The U.S. Navy’s MQ-25A Stingray™ successfully completed its first test flight from Boeing’s facility at MidAmerica Airport in Mascoutah, Illinois, April 25, achieving a key step for unmanned carrier operations.
MSC Ships Awarded for their Excellence
NORFOLK, Va. (April 2, 2026) – Five ships from Military Sealift Command (MSC) were recognized for their readiness efforts and awarded the Maritime Excellence Award (Maritime “E”) for the year 2025 on April 2, 2026.
MSC Ships Awarded for their Excellence
NORFOLK, Va. (April 2, 2026) – Five ships from Military Sealift Command (MSC) were recognized for their readiness efforts and awarded the Maritime Excellence Award (Maritime “E”) for the year 2025 on April 2, 2026.
MSC Ships Complete Logistics Support During RIMPAC 2026
PEARL HARBOR — Military Sealift Command (MSC) Combat Logistics Force (CLF) ships have concluded their support for Rim of the Pacific 2026, the world’s largest international maritime exercise.
MSC Ships Provide Logistics Support During RIMPAC 2026
PACIFIC OCEAN — In the bright, blue waters surrounding the Hawaiian Islands, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Combat Logistics Force (CLF) ships are providing the fuel, supplies, and sustainment that keep the world’s largest international maritime exercise underway.
Multiple USS Abraham Lincoln sailors have tried to go overboard amid extended deployment, families say
Annabelle Loma has spoken with her husband only a few times since he attempted to jump overboard from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln during his current deployment. Communication has been difficult to come by, and he is now on medical hold. Loma, who lives in San Diego, said her husband had been repeatedly overextended before he tried to jump from the carrier. “He’s scared,” Loma said. “H...[Read More]