- Advisor Promises Service Members Clean, Comfortable Housing
NOVEMBER 14, 2026 – After three weeks of leading the Barracks Task Force and visiting several military bases, Dakota Meyer, Medal of Honor recipient, understands the housing challenges service members are facing. “We have service members living in conditions they…
- Army Prepares for Long-Range Air Assault in Hawaii
NOVEMBER 13, 2026 – Thousands of U.S. and multinational forces are currently taking part in Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Rotation 27-01 across the Hawaiian Islands. The two-week-long training operation will challenge participants’ physical and tactical limits. After the 11th…
- War Department Expands Childcare Assistance
NOVEMBER 13, 2026 – The War Department announced a pilot program that will expand the range of community-based childcare providers eligible for military fee assistance across five states. According to a memorandum released today by the Office of Personnel and…
- Hegseth Impeachment Sends Wrong Signal to Adversaries
NOVEMBER 12, 2026 – Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, facing the threat of impeachment, detailed a record of successful operations on his watch during a press briefing at the Pentagon. Hegseth said the impeachment resolution presented to the House of…
- From Service Rifle to Hunting Rifle: A Veteran’s Guide to Building an AR-15 for the Field
NOVEMBER 12, 2026 – If you served, there’s a good chance you already know your way around an AR-style rifle. Many veterans who love going hunting also love the idea of building their own custom setup for the field, and…
- Jack Daniel’s Annual Heroes Selection Honors Our Nation’s Military
NOVEMBER 11, 2026 – The Jack Daniel Distillery today announced the limited release of the 2026 Jack Daniel’s Heroes Selection – a Single Barrel Barrel Proof Tennessee Rye Whiskey selected by heroes, for heroes. U.S. Army veteran and Jack Daniel’s…
- Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Served Our Nation
NOVEMBER 11, 2026 – Every year on November 11, our nation comes together to celebrate Veterans Day, a special occasion dedicated to honoring the men and women who have proudly served in the United States Armed Forces. It is a…
- How Veterans Can Use Mindful Technology to Reconnect Emotionally and Spiritually
NOVEMBER 11, 2026 – For veterans adjusting to civilian life, reintegration can bring a quiet kind of strain: emotions that feel stuck or unpredictable, a mind that won’t power down, and a sense of spiritual disconnection that’s hard to name.…
- Civilian CDL-A Work in Charlotte: 7 Questions for Military Veterans
Photo courtesy of HMD Trucking. NOVEMBER 11, 2026 – If you drove heavy vehicles in the military and plan to work around Charlotte, begin with your driving records. North Carolina offers two military CDL test-waiver paths for eligible applicants. The…
- Air Force Updates Airman Handbook
NOVEMBER 10, 2026 – The Department of the Air Force has published the 2026 edition of Air Force Handbook 1, “Airman,” updating the foundational guide utilized by enlisted personnel for daily operations, professional force development and promotion testing. Designed as…
- Hegseth Mandates Military Education Reform
NOVEMBER 10, 2026 – Declaring that the fundamental duty of America’s armed forces is to assure victory in war, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the nation’s senior service colleges must have a curriculum that underpins that duty. Hegseth spoke…
- From Military Service to Civilian Work: Build a Job Search You Can Sustain
NOVEMBER 10, 2026 – Imagine opening a civilian job application after duty and finding that your strongest experience is buried beneath acronyms. You have supervised people, maintained equipment, or coordinated deliveries, yet the blank resume template gives you little help…
- Carnival Marks Veterans Day with Operation Homefront Celebration
NOVEMBER 9, 2026 – America’s Cruise Line is marking Veterans Day with $300,000 in support for military members, veterans and their families across seven U.S. homeport communities. Carnival Cruise Line’s commitment includes a special celebration with longtime partner Operation Homefront®…
- Guard Leaders Urge Civilian Leaders to Plan for Domestic Operations During War
NOVEMBER 9, 2026 — As the Army shifts from predictable mobilization models of the past to the demands of future large-scale combat operations, the Army National Guard’s more than 329,000 Soldiers must be prepared to mobilize at scale for war…
- Chess for Military Kids: The Hobby That Survives Every PCS
Every PCS resets a military child’s routine: a new school, new friends and, often, a waitlist for the team or class they loved. Chess is one of the few activities that can come along unchanged. Here is how to keep…
- Army Begins Simulated Combat in Hawaii
NOVEMBER 7, 2026 – After days of preparation and staging across the Hawaiian archipelago, U.S. Army forces and their multinational partners began training against opposing forces during a Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center Rotation, Nov. 4. This phase of the…
- Get to Know Your 2027 TRICARE Health Plan Costs
NOVEMBER 6, 2026 – As 2026 comes to an end, it’s a good time to consider your family’s healthcare options for the year ahead. You should know that your TRICARE health plan costs will change starting Jan. 1, 2027. Depending…
- Air Force Strengthens Counter-Drone Readiness
NOVEMBER 6, 2026 – Joint Interagency Task Force 401 conducted counter-drone training with the 6th Security Forces Squadron and U.S. Secret Service agents at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, last month, strengthening their ability to defend critical installations and infrastructure…
- When Rugged Simplicity Outperforms Overcomplicated Tech
NOVEMBER 6, 2026 – Reliable mission equipment often succeeds because its design is easy to understand, inspect, and maintain under pressure. Extra features can look impressive during a controlled demonstration, yet each connector, motor, and software layer creates another possible…
- Centcom Benefits From Project Agincourt, Drone Dominance Efforts
NOVEMBER 5, 2026 – So far this year, frontline troops in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility have received more than 25,000 unmanned aerial systems and counter-UAS to help them better execute their mission. The Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager…
- Border Operation Sees 70% Drop in Rio Grande Valley Crossings
NOVEMBER 4, 2026 – Just 30 days after U.S. Northern Command and Joint Task Force Southern Border repositioned hundreds of service members to Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, illegal crossings and suspicious activity in the sector have plummeted by approximately 70%.…
- National Museum of the Marine Corps Marks 20 Years
NOVEMBER 4, 2026 – The National Museum of the Marine Corps marks its 20th anniversary on November 10, 2026, celebrating two decades of preserving Marine Corps history while continuing to expand with new exhibits that tell the Corps’ ongoing story.…
- National Guard Expands Weekend Drill Child Care Program
NOVEMBER 4, 2026 — For U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck, finding reliable child care became one of the greatest challenges of serving in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. As a co-parent in a dual-military family, overlapping drill weekends…
- Preserving, Storing, or Transferring a Military Firearm
NOVEMBER 4, 2026 – An inherited service rifle can arrive with a family story and surprisingly little paperwork. A relative may remember where it came from, while the documents that explain its ownership sit in another box entirely. Preserving, storing,…
- Air Force Enters New Era for Rotary-Wing Operations
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 – Joint Base Andrews marked a historic milestone Nov. 2, with the arrival of the first HH-60W Jolly Green II, bringing a new generation of Air Force rotary-wing capabilities to the nation’s capital for the first time…
- USS George Washington Sailors Vote While Deployed
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 – Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington voted during a voting rodeo event held in the ship’s library last month. Navy Chaplain (Lt.) Steven Matkins, the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command’s voting assistance officer, organized…
- How Veterans Can Make the Most of 2027’s 3.6% COLA
NOVEMBER 3, 2026 – Every year, the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) helps retirees keep up with rising prices. But for military retirees, disabled veterans, survivors, and their families, the newly announced 3.6% COLA for 2027 is a bigger deal…
- Marines Reunite for Special Netflix Film Screening
NOVEMBER 2, 2026 – The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation welcomed members of the 6th Marine Division for a special reunion and advance screening of Netflix’s World War II film The Mosquito Bowl at the National Museum of the Marine Corps…
- Marines Earn Top Honors at Drill Instructor School
NOVEMBER 2, 2026 – Marines assigned to Blount Island Command earned two of three honor graduate spots in their drill instructor school class and brought leadership lessons back to Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Fla. Marine Corps Staff Sgt.…
- Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Returns Home After Northern Patrol
OCTOBER 31, 2026 – The crew of the Coast Guard cutter Stratton returned to their home port in Alameda, California, Oct. 24, after a 103-day patrol in the Arctic and Bering Sea, where they worked to reinforce maritime safety, security…
- 5 Benefits of Regular Health Checkups for Veterans
OCTOBER 31, 2026 – After leaving the military, many veterans transition back to civilian life. Some pursue regular employment, while others start businesses. As they try to adapt, settle in, and earn a living, they can get caught up in…
- TRICARE Open Season 2026: Get to Know Your Health Plan Options
OCTOBER 30, 2026 – TRICARE Open Season 2026 is approaching, making now a good time to review your health plan options and consider whether your current coverage continues to meet your family’s needs. TRICARE offers several health plan options. Each…
- DoW Strengthening Military Installation Infrastructure
OCTOBER 30, 2026 – The War Department embarked this year on new initiatives to strengthen the infrastructure of military installations and to build a new prototype American base, said Dale Marks, assistant secretary of war for energy, installations and environment,…
- Why Space-A Travel Demands Flexible Transit Planning
OCTOBER 30, 2026 – Space-Available travel can open the door to affordable trips, but the schedule may change several times before you reach your destination. Seats depend on mission requirements, passenger category and available capacity, so a plan built around…
- Why More Laser Power Is Only Part of the Directed-Energy Challenge
OCTOBER 30, 2026 – Higher laser power can expand the capabilities of directed-energy systems, but the beam still has to retain its quality and deliver sufficient energy to a target at a distance. High-energy laser weapons are often described by…
- Marine Corps to Present Purple Heart to Korean War Veteran
OCTOBER 29, 2026 – The Marine Corps will recognize 95-year-old Korean War veteran and former Pfc. Louis J. Mercadante, who served with the storied Fox Company, 2d Battalion, 7th Marines, during a Purple Heart presentation ceremony at the National Museum…
- Hegseth Outlines Cooperative Agenda for Regional Stability in Asia
OCTOBER 29, 2026 – During remarks at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Defense Ministers’ Meeting in the Cebu province of the Philippines today, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth outlined a defense cooperation agenda focused on practical collaboration and regional…
- Air Force Establishes New Hypersonic Capabilities
OCTOBER 28, 2026 – The Department of the Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin a $694 million contract for the production and fielding of the AGM-183A Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon, Sept. 29, 2026. The contract was executed under the Department of…
- Competition for Next Great American Base Heating Up
OCTOBER 28, 2026 – Competition to host the Next Great American Base — a premier joint force installation project — has been met with “exceptional” nationwide interest. That’s what Dale Marks, assistant secretary of war for energy, installations and environment,…
- How One Unexpected Encounter Changed a Veteran’s Life
Mike Deardorff knew he wanted to join the military since he was 10 years old. But upon returning home from more than a decade of realizing his dream in the U.S. Marine Corps, the transition back to civilian life would…
- Cleanliness Supports a Disciplined Mind
OCTOBER 28, 2026 – Military personnel are trained to be highly disciplined and to have clear and focused minds. This helps them to operate well under pressure and ensures that they can stay focused even when things are chaotic around…
- How to Restore and Upscale Old Military Family Videos With an AI Video Editor
Almost every military family has a shoebox of memories. Deployment homecomings recorded on a camcorder, a graduation ceremony filmed from the back row, a unit picnic shot on a phone that has long since been replaced. Many of these clips…
- ‘War’ Sends Clarifying Message to Adversaries About Mission
OCTOBER 27, 2026 – A little over a year ago, in September 2025, President Donald J. Trump rechristened the Department of Defense as the Department of War — a name it held once before, back when the Pentagon first opened…
- Marines Support NATO Security Initiative in the Baltic Sea
OCTOBER 10, 2026 – A specialized team of U.S. Marines currently deployed to Europe will be re-tasked to the Baltic Sea region to support the NATO-led Enhanced Vigilance Activity Baltic Sentry. Around four dozen U.S. Marines from 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion,…
- Air Force Demonstrates Rocket Cargo Delivery
OCTOBER 24, 2026 – The Air Force Research Laboratory tested the Rocket Cargo project’s point-to-point delivery capabilities during a commercial rideshare launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida, Oct. 20. Rocket Cargo is a research and development project to…
- Foundation Launches Fundraiser to Restore Vandalized Iwo Jima Monument
OCTOBER 23, 2026 — The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation (MCHF) is launching a fundraising campaign to support the restoration of the historic Iwo Jima monument near Marine Corps Base Quantico following extensive vandalism on October 21, 2026. The limestone sculpture,…
- DoW Publishes Seventh Release of UFO Files
OCTOBER 23, 2026 – Today, the Department of War is publishing the seventh release of declassified and historical Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) files as part of the Presidential Unsealing and Reporting System for UAP Encounters (PURSUE). The collection continues to…
- Unmanned Helicopter Gets Second Life
OCTOBER 23, 2026 – In a prime demonstration of Joint Force agility and resource optimization, the Navy and Army partnered to rapidly repurpose divested MQ-8C Fire Scout unmanned helicopters, transforming excess inventory into dynamic test assets. At the direction of…
- DARPA Autonomous Vehicles Deliver at Fort Knox Event
OCTOBER 22, 2026 — Two dozen distinguished visitors from key military and government organizations gathered at Fort Knox’s St. Vith Range Oct. 15 to witness a technological capability that is set to reshape the future of ground combat. Developed under…
- Navy Selects Radiant Industries for Microreactor Prototype
OCTOBER 21, 2026 – The Department of the Navy announces the selection of Radiant Industries, Inc. (Radiant) to design, build, and deliver a prototype Microreactor Power Plant (MPP). The selection of Radiant’s Kaleidos microreactor design, pursued in conjunction with the…
- TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 9
OCTOBER 21, 2026 – TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 9. If you’re eligible for TRICARE, this is your chance to enroll in a health plan or change plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2027. You can make eligible…
- Arctic Experiment Explores Ways to Close Air Surveillance Gaps
OCTOBER 21, 2026 – U.S. military personnel, scientists and international partners conducted live-fly testing in Alaska last month during the final event of a three-year Arctic air domain awareness experiment series, collecting data to assess technology that could help close…
- From the M1911 to Modern Sidearms: The Evolution of Military Pistols
OCTOBER 21, 2026 – A military pistol can remain familiar long after the battlefield around it has changed. The Colt M1911, Beretta M9, and SIG Sauer M17 belong to different generations, yet each inherited the same assignment: serve as a…
- Squadrons Fortify Pacific Airfields, Advance Agile Combat Employment
OCTOBER 20, 2026 – Air Force civil engineers recently completed a deployment to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to revitalize historic runways and infrastructure abandoned after World War II on the neighboring island of Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands, helping prepare…
- F-22 Directs Collaborative Combat Aircraft in Airborne Demonstration
OCTOBER 19, 2026 – The Department of the Air Force executed airborne tactical command and in-flight control of a YFQ-44A Collaborative Combat Aircraft from an F-22 Raptor earlier this month, advancing efforts to rapidly develop, evaluate and deliver mission-autonomy capabilities…
