


Lawmaker proposes Iranian Campaign Medal for strikes on nuclear sites
Pilots and supporting servicemembers involved in the complex airstrikes would be eligible for the new military medal.

Pentagon & Congress
House passes $435 billion spending plan for VA in fiscal 2026
Republicans approved plans for an 18% boost in total Veterans Affairs spending next year, but the measure is far from becoming law.

VA botched thousands of Camp Lejeune water contamination cases
More than 17,000 veterans may have had their claims rejected improperly, the VA inspector general found.

US needs ‘North Star’ vision to stay ahead of China in space: report
For the fourth year in a row, space industry leaders are calling for the U.S. to craft a broad, strategic vision to guide its ambitions in space.

Army demos aerial jammer amid push to catch up in electronic warfare
U.S. Army Undersecretary Gabe Camarillo said he was "really impressed with the MFEW program," its "different configurations and where it's going."

Fort Bragg barracks fix won’t be fast but will be done right, SMA says
“Lots happening to make this happen — moving 1,200 soldiers won’t be quick, but it will be done right,” Grinston said Wednesday night.
US rushed air war planners to Europe ahead of Russia’s invasion
Airmen from the 505th Command and Control Wing helped direct the U.S. response to Russia’s buildup of forces and invasion of Ukraine.

Gunships, artillery retaliate after 3 US troops hurt in Syria attacks
AH-64 Apache helicopters, AC-130 gunships and M777 artillery hit back against the purported militants.

Police: 2 Marines skip out on Waffle House bill, damage a helicopter
It wasn't exactly an all-star special for these Marines.

Recruiting is hard. These YouTubers may have cracked the code
Airmen who have amassed followings on YouTube say the military doesn’t understand how to meet Generation Z and Millennials where they are: online.

Guitars for Vets strikes a chord
Guitars for Vets helps wounded veterans through their recovery processes.
