


Another federal shutdown threat looms as Congress heads back to DC
Democratic leaders want answers on a path towards compromise on a host of federal budget fights before the end of next month.

Mil Money
Stretch your grocery dollars with bigger commissary deals in September
Sidewalk sale dates vary by commissary location, but some start as soon as Sept. 1.

Oath Keeper Army vet Rhodes’ jail term too short, says Justice Dept
While Rhodes received a long sentence for seditious conspiracy and other convictions, the 18-year term was below federal guidelines' recommendations.

A bunch of future Navy chiefs will head back to boot camp this fall
The "Back to Bootcamp" program was shelved in 2018 but is being resurrected for this chiefs season.

Navy captain becomes first woman to lead a naval construction group
Capt. Constance Solina is also the first woman to lead all Atlantic-based Seabees.

Gore meets Hallmark: ‘The Channel’ is a disastrous Marine heist movie
“The Channel” premieres on limited release July 14, 2023.

Biden nominates Mingus as next US Army vice chief of staff
The Army's next vice chief comes from Pentagon's Joint Staff.

NATO deepens Ukraine ties but doesn’t set clear path for membership
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the results of the summit are good but an invitation for membership would be ideal.

Republican effort to cut DoD watchdog alarms anti-extremism advocates
A Republican congressman wants to eliminate a federal watchdog that investigates how the Pentagon handles diversity, equity and extremism.

Gen. Randy George, once admonished, is now Army chief in waiting
George is set to appear Wednesday at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Marine vet who avoided spotlight found purpose before death in Ukraine
“I’ll come home when it’s over," Ian Frank Tortorici would tell his father.
