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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andy Ngo, an Arkansas native and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear defense specialist assigned to the Chemical Biological Incident Response Force, participates in a polar plunge during cold weather training at Camp Dawson, Feb. 10, 2026. The training equipped Marines and Sailors with the knowledge and skills to manage the effects of cold-water submersion and execute active rewarming procedures in preparation for Arctic Edge 26. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Amy Espinoza)
Marine Corps

Marine Corps issues new rules to prevent heat and cold injuries

The new guidance, the first in 11 years, emphasizes monitoring and collecting data on conditions and Marines’ well being.

M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) conduct live-fire missions during Operation Epic Fury in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. (U.S. Army Photo) Part of this photo was blurred for security purposes.
Iran

US service member killed in Iraq during a ‘controlled detonation’ of an Iranian munition

The death comes a day after two troops were killed in a drone and missile attack in Jordan.

The USCGC Clarence Sutphin Jr. (WPC 1147) John Scheuerman (WPC 1146) sail across the Atlantic Ocean, June 22, 2022. The Clarence Sutphin Jr. is the U.S. Coast Guard’s sixth 154-foot Sentinel-class cutter assigned to Patrol Forces Southwest Asia and will be homeported in Manama, Bahrain. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jessica Fontenette) 
Coast Guard

Coast Guard shifts cutter squadron from Middle East to Pacific

The squadron, previously operating as Patrol Forces Southwest Asia, is now based out of Singapore and Subic Bay.

A U.S. Army air defense artilleryman works to place an MIM-104 Patriot missile system into operation in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The Patriot is the Army’s primary terminal-phase anti-ballistic missile system. (U.S. Army photo) 
Iran

Two US troops killed, one missing in Iranian attack on Jordan

Iranian drones and missiles targeted several American bases in the Middle East Friday.

Airman 1st Class Cedric Eneluna.
Air Force

Space Force identifies airman killed in accident at Vandenberg

Airman 1st Class Cedric Eneluna died Thursday after the heavy machinery he was operating rolled off an embankment at the Space Force base.

The commander of the Blue Angels said Thursday that a low pass over a Pensacola, Florida, beach was "unsafe."
Navy

Blue Angels commander calls beach flyover ‘unsafe’

"The pilot found himself, unfortunately, in a situation that we would deem unsafe over the beach,” said Capt. Adam Bryan. “We never intend to fly over the crowd that low.”

Adm. Daryl Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations, salutes side boys during the U.S. Fleet Forces Command assumption of command ceremony in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Dec 1. USFFC is responsible for manning, training, equipping and providing combat-ready forces forward to numbered fleets and combatant commanders around the globe. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Dustin Knight/Released) 
Navy

Navy orders removal of commanders’ portraits, bios, on service websites

Official portraits and biographies released by the Navy create an “elevated risk” for sailors and their families, the Navy said.

Arkansas Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters conduct a flyover from Camp Joseph T. Robinson to Northwest Arkansas in support of America 250 celebrations, July, 2, 2026. The flyover showcased the Arkansas National Guard's continued service to the state and nation while commemorating the 250th anniversary of signing the Declaration of Independence. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by 2nd Lt. Jenna D'Orazio)
Army

Army helicopter pilots to take solo flights in training for first time in decades

The students' cross-country flights take place before their “check ride,” which is a culminating event where they are assessed on the totality of their skills.

An Airman assigned to the 36th Mobility Response Squadron waits for the signal to hook up a helicopter expedient refuel system (HERS) to a C-130J Super Hercules, assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, during exercise COPE NORTH 2018 at Tinian, U.S. Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Feb. 26. A HERS is a deployable fueling system capable of storing 3,000 gallons of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Juan Torres Chardon)
Air Force

Air Force’s new basic training takes shape as recruits work on real planes

Air Force recruits went through basic training without any exposure to planes. Now, boot camp will revolve around them.

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Joshua T. Libro, incoming company first sergeant, Drongo Company, 7th Psychological Operations Battalion (Special Operations) (Airborne), 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), salutes the company guidon before the longstanding Army tradition of the passing of the colors during a company activation ceremony on Fort Bragg, North Carolina, July 15, 2026. The activation of Drongo Company marks a milestone among Army Special Operations Forces to meet the growing demands of the United States Army. The newly activated company provides operational flexibility for commanders to execute a wide array of Special Operators Forces core activities throughout the world while maintaining a high degree of operational readiness. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Seu Chan)
Army

Army stands up new PSYOP Company focused on Africa

The “Drongo” Company, 7th Psychological Operations Battalion, will carry out missions under U.S. Africa Command.

The air conditioning for 4,000 soldiers was turned off last week as part of water conservation efforts after mechanical failures at a water treatment plant.
Army

Barracks air conditioning restored for about 4,000 Hawaii soldiers

Central air conditioning in affected barracks was turned back Thursday, a U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii spokesman said. A water plant failure caused water issues at least four bases.

As the Pentagon announces plans for testosterone testing, experts say replacement treatment for the hormone is not always a quick health fix.
News

Pentagon’s testosterone program builds on ‘operator syndrome’ worries in special operations

Experts who have worked with special ops troops caution that the screening plan must be cautious with testosterone replacement, which carries significant side effects.

Soldiers
News

Divisive veterans benefits bill stalls in the House

The House of Representatives postponed a vote on the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act on Thursday.

An inmate at a Seattle-area jail fooled workers at Department of Veterans Affairs medical facilities into handing over personal information for sick veterans.
Veterans

Veterans in VA care targeted by inmate in elaborate phone scam

From inside a Washington jail, an inmate targeted seriously ill veterans at VA facilities, fooling staffers into revealing personal information.

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyrone Sisneros, a rifleman with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1/1, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, performs a bench press during the 1000-pound club challenge aboard amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), Sept. 10, 2021. Essex, flagship of the Essex Amphibious Ready Group, along with the 11th MEU, is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Israel Chincio)
News

Pentagon announces testosterone screening for troops 30 and older

“If treatment is recommended, it's entirely your choice to receive testosterone replacement therapy,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said.

Marines
Marine Corps

Marines condemn ‘disturbing statements’ from veteran running for Congress

William Upham posted a video of himself in uniform claiming that President Donald Trump is “your enemy and he must be killed.”

Soldiers sent to Enewetak Atoll in the Pacific were among thousands of military and civilian workers who cleaned up nuclear test and accident sites in the 1960s and 70s. Many have faced lifelong health issues since.
News

Veterans of nuclear cleanups could soon get compensation 

Veterans involved in nuclear waste clean ups at sites near Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands, Palomares, Spain, and Thule, Greenland, say they've battled decades of health issues, including cancers.

A Marine carries a 155 mm shell during artillery training in 2024. A Texas factory built in 2024 to build 30,000 shells per month has so far built zero.
Army

A Texas factory cost nearly $500 million but has produced zero artillery shells

A "high-risk" plan to use old machines to produce modern M795 artillery shells backfired, an Inspector General report found.

Hawaii Army bases
Army

Thousands of soldiers at Hawaii bases without air conditioning after plant failure

Failed pumps at a water treatment plant have left about 4,000 soldiers who live in water-cooled barracks without central air conditioning.

The U.S. will build a "drone academy" in Morocco where African partners can train for counterterrorism operations.
Africa

US plans to create ‘drone academy’ in Morocco amid strategy shift

Though major exercise like African Lion continue, the U.S. has reduced forces in Africa and leaders have sought a path to "empowerment over dependency" for allies.