Every active and reserve Marine now owes an annual Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) protective mask fit and seal test. The Marine Corps made the requirement service-wide in MARADMIN 384/26, signed Aug. 21 by Lieutenant General Jay M. Bargeron, the deputy commandant for Plans, Policies, and Operations. The change…
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.— Cape Canaveral Space Force Station will get new defenses against small drones in coming weeks, part of a “whole-of-government” effort to better protect the nation’s spaceports as the White House pushes for hundreds more launches per year.The new gear will come from Joint Interagency Task Force 401,…
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed leaders and representatives from seven regional countries for talks on deepening cooperation on Friday, as overnight Russian strikes in multiple regions sparked fires and caused several deaths and injuries. The inaugural summit of the so-called “Carpathian Eight” brings together Ukraine, Romania,…
A pilot safely ejected from a crashing F-16 Fighting Falcon on Thursday in Grand Traverse County, Mich. The jet, part of the 149th Fighter Wing of the Texas Air National Guard, was “on a routine training mission from the Air National Guard’s Combat Readiness Training Center, in Alpena” during the…
A West Virginia man already serving life in prison for murdering his wife pleaded guilty to defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of more than $354,000 by falsely claiming he had post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the Justice Department. Zachary Hess Dawson, 39, currently an inmate at the Mount…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has rolled out formal guidance for mandatory testosterone testing for male service members 30 and older, a policy that leaves out women for now and faces questions from medical experts about the need and efficacy of such a program. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in…
PRAGUE (AP) — The U.S. ambassador to NATO renewed his country’s criticism of the Czech Republic on Friday, saying it had failed to spend enough on defense. “It is disappointing to see that it has not made more progress towards meeting the Hague Defense Commitment,” Matthew Whitaker told a defense…
Dan Driscoll resigned as secretary of the Army on Aug. 31, 2026. His departure leaves the Army without a Senate-confirmed civilian leader six months into the war with Iran, its busiest period since the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Driscoll’s resignation was reportedly motivated, at least in part, by his frustration with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Earlier…
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued new guidance to prevent and respond to sexual assaults. The service on Thursday released its Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery (SAPRR) Action Plan, building on a plan initially introduced last March to combat sexual assault through specific actions and strategic objectives, including assigning leads…
A wave of public backlash is pulling Flock’s license plate reader cameras off streets nationwide. But in many communities, surveillance isn’t ending and cameras are actually just changing brands. As cities cancel their contracts with Flock Safety, more are hiring Axon instead. They are another law enforcement technology company that…
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Take the guesswork out of progressing toward your fitness goal, and start measuring and reporting. According to Pearson’s Law: “When performance is measured, performance improves. When performance is measured and reported back, the rate of improvement increases.” If you want to see results, you cannot rely on hard work and…
An extended power outage at a military installation can quickly become a readiness problem. That risk has led the Pentagon to examine whether small nuclear reactors can provide dependable electricity directly on bases. NANO Nuclear Energy is exploring that possibility through an Air Force feasibility study of its proposed KRONOS…
The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a warning to the public about the risks of illegal charter operations ahead of Labor Day weekend. The Coast Guard Southeast District is informing people in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands about the risks and consequences of chartering…
Published Sep 1, 2026, 9:09 AM EDT Thousands of U.S. service members are about to descend on Thailand, as the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier makes a port call near the coastal city of Pattaya, known for its beaches and nightlife. Read the full article here
I bought the Streamlight Waypoint 400 for one main reason. I wanted a handheld spotlight that could reach across the open areas of my property at night. I live on 30 acres, with some fairly long views across fields, and this light does that job very well. The Waypoint 400…
President Donald Trump has spent much of the past two years talking about Canada in ways that would have sounded extraordinary during most of the modern U.S.-Canadian relationship. He has repeatedly suggested that Canada could become the 51st state. And on Aug. 27, Trump went a step further in his…
A 35-year-old Wisconsin sheriff’s deputy faces four felony charges after letting his 3-year-old daughter trigger the 12-gauge shotgun blast that wounded a 40-year-old turkey-hunting mentor and the man’s 7-year-old son during April’s two-day youth-only turkey season.James D. Lehman of Union Grove was charged Aug. 17 in Racine County Circuit Court…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The highest-ranking officer in the U.S. military says there are no plans to send troops to polling places during November’s midterm congressional elections, addressing concerns among Democrats that the Trump administration could use the military to interfere with the vote. Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint…
This recipe is my answer for trying to figure out what the heck to bring to potlucks. Something that’s snacky but substantial. Something that tastes good hot, at room temperature, and even cold for late-night nibbles. And perhaps most importantly, something that’s easy to grab and munch on. I love…
Ty Pinkins grew up in the Mississippi Delta, in poverty and with a young mother. He found purpose and structure in the U.S. military that has shaped his life and led to various pursuits, including his current campaign to represent his home state in the United States Senate. Pinkins, who…
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Every active and reserve Marine now owes an annual Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN)…