Airmen, guardians to update religious affiliation to align with Pentagon policy
Active-duty service members have until Oct. 16, while Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard have until Nov. 9 to update their information in vMPF.
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Pentagon awards Raytheon up to $20.7 billion to nearly double AMRAAM production
The Defense Department has awarded Raytheon a multiyear contract worth up to $20.7 billion to build Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles, or AMRAAMs.
Pentagon directs cyber, intelligence agencies to counter foreign election threats
Hegseth ordered the agencies to "mobilize every authorized asset, capability and partnership under your command" to defend U.S. election infrastructure.
USS Klakring sent to the bottom of the Atlantic in joint US-UK SINKEX
A decommissioned U.S. guided-missile frigate was sent to the bottom of the Atlantic on Sept. 25 during a joint U.S.-U.K. naval exercise.
2 aviators eject, 4 injured during landing mishap aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower
Two pilots ejected, and 4 shipboard personnel were injured during an aircraft landing aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower on Monday.
US forces exiting Iraq after 2 decades, leaving opening for Iran
U.S. forces are set to depart from their last bases in Iraq by Wednesday, a move celebrated as a victory by Iran and its allies.
Troops at Cannon AFB lost 5,000 duty days traveling for medical care: GAO
A new GAO report found that troops at Cannon AFB lost at least 5,000 duty days in 2025 because they had to travel long distances for medical care.
38 sailors, Marines wounded this month in Middle East
The Pentagon's Defense Casualty Analysis System said 29 sailors and 9 Marines were wounded in the Middle East in September.
Texas man defrauded Tricare of $26 million to fund lavish lifestyle
A Texas man used money defrauded from Tricare for a casino-themed party and a gold-plated Tesla Cybertruck, among other expenses.
Heavy losses of MQ-9 Reaper to factor in future plans to divest, replace aircraft
Congress must weigh the MQ-9A Reaper's operational capability and its replacement's cost risks amid legislation proposed to halt the aircraft's divestment.
Corps offers incentives for Marines willing to extend overseas tours
The Marine Corps announced several incentives for personnel who are willing to extend their overseas tours by a year or longer.
Soldier charged in shooting death of infant
Spc. Peyton D. Creel is facing a court-martial after his child was shot in the head with a rifle.
Meet Axel, the deaf rescue dog now set to deploy
“Axel is not a tactical asset; he is a force multiplier by means of mental health and soldier readiness,” Sgt. Mollie Karazim told Military Times.
Air Force identifies airman found dead in burnt car near Florida base
The Air Force identified an airman found dead last week in a burnt vehicle near Eglin Air Force Base.
Army launches ‘night court’ review of weapons systems
The Army has kicked off an “M9s to Strykers” comprehensive evaluation of its weapons platforms as it pushes for greater organic repair capability.
Special operations soldier dies after airborne training exercise
A U.S. Army special operations soldier died Sept. 22 from injuries he sustained during an airborne training event.
Army leaders wary of ‘data fatigue’ as fitness management system rolls out
The H2F Management System is designed to provide soldiers, leaders and human performance staff with “data-driven insights."
