A mix of developments from the federal government regarding fertility resources for active-duty members of the military and their families. The U.S. Department of Defense is set to launch a three-year pilot program in which the military will reimburse costs of egg freezing for some active-duty military members. The announcement…
An annual benefit that has raised $117 million for injured veterans and their families since 2007 will mark its 20th anniversary this fall in New York. Bruce Springsteen is returning to a lineup that also features comedian Jon Stewart. Stand Up for Heroes is scheduled for Nov. 9 at David…
Buying your first home is a milestone worth celebrating, especially for military families who’ve spent years renting between duty stations. But that excitement can come with real financial risk if you’re not prepared for what homeownership actually costs. The best way to avoid foreclosure isn’t a last-minute rescue plan. It’s…
The FBI seized three internet domains Wednesday that prosecutors say Chinese government-backed hackers used to target U.S. agencies, critical infrastructure and other networks.The Justice Department attributed the tools, known as QScan and QTRouter, to a hacking group called QTFY. Court records say the group operates through Nanjing Xinjiuwei Network Technology…
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday launching the process of establishing a U.S. Space Academy, a new federal institution that could educate future Space Force Guardians alongside NASA engineers, scientists and other federal space professionals. Trump announced the academy Aug. 28 during a visit to NASA’s Johnson Space…
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President Donald Trump’s mandate for a new “Space Academy” puts defense leaders under a NASA-led initiative that could mean military service requirements for the future school’s graduates.Trump signed the executive order on Friday at NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston during a ceremony where he presented the Congressional Space Medal…
Written by Jim Stewart Published on Aug 28, 2026, 2:17 PM EDT Buying a high-value property doesn’t have to mean liquidating your savings for a massive down payment. With a 2026 VA Jumbo Loan, qualifying Veterans and active-duty service members can secure luxury real estate exceeding standard conforming limits; often with…
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When a Marine planner is trying to determine whether a deployed unit has everything it needs, they must query several separate databases while cross-referencing supply levels, maintenance records, and more to create a spreadsheet. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, is hoping an AI-powered logistics platform can make that process much faster…
The Trump administration on Friday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to expedite its ruling on transgender service members. The administration’s request correlates to the federal case Talbott v. USA, which challenges the U.S. military’s attempted ban on transgender personnel that could negatively impact current and former members’ abilities to serve.…
I’ve been on a GLP-1 medication for close to two years now, prescribed through the Department of Veterans Affairs, originally for obesity management. What became apparent early on was that the drug’s effects reach well beyond weight loss. My own experience with reduced alcohol cravings was part of what led…
Here is a quick workout my group did this week, with a focus on pushing running speed, goal-pace running for timed runs and higher reps on testing events. This is ideal for large groups, and all you need is a field, track or known distance for running. If you are…
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Published Aug 28, 2026, 12:25 PM EDT The Russian Defense Ministry released footage of what it said was a training launch of a solid-fueled, road-mobile intercontinental ballistic missile. Read the full article here
Iran’s top diplomat said resuming diplomacy with the U.S. “isn’t impossible,” after what he described as “creative discussions” with Qatar, a mediator in the war between Washington and Tehran. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on X on Friday that progress “hinges on U.S. understanding of one simple fact: pressure doesn’t…
Published Aug 28, 2026, 10:08 AM EDT Six months after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, the Middle East has changed — but not in the way its architects had hoped. Read the full article here
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