


US Naval Academy midshipman dies
The 20-year-old's death is currently under investigation, the U.S. Naval Academy said.

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Is it time for the Army to stop defending Air Force air bases?
An Air Force officer argues the Air Force can no longer rely on the Army for base protection.

Where to stash combat gear in the Indo-Pacific? The Army wants to know
The service is overhauling its prepositioned stock network with an eye on utility and cost.

Driscoll goes scorched earth on Army buying inertia
The Army secretary announced major coming changes to purchasing, parts repairs and technological adoption in a heated address at AUSA's annual meeting.

Inside the US Army’s new modernization mega-command
The service has folded two four-star commands into one, as leaders hope for an Austin-style innovation jolt.

Boeing and Leonardo join forces to modernize Army aviator training
Boeing and Leonardo are partnering to offer a modernized U.S. Army pilot training solution with the AW119T helicopter under the Flight School Next program.

Trump directs Pentagon to pay troops despite shutdown
President Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that troops are paid on Wednesday despite the shutdown.

Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments
“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored," its website says.

US Air Force’s Allvin era comes to early end with retirement ceremony
Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach appears likely to soon be confirmed as Allvin's successor after a smooth nomination hearing Thursday.

Troops request assistance at ‘unprecedented’ rate as shutdown persists
Due to processing time, Congress would need to act to ensure military pay Monday or earlier in order to avoid troops' checks being delayed, DFAS confirmed.

Blast at Tennessee military munitions plant kills multiple people
The blast occurred Friday at Accurate Energetic Systems, which makes and tests explosives.

Oregon Army National Guardsman sets push-up world record
Maj. Tommy Vu previously set the world record for the most ground-to-chest burpees in 2024.

AUSA donates more than $1 million for conference travel amid shutdown
The donation, which comes as troops may miss paychecks amid the government shutdown, will allow soldiers to attend the association's annual conference.

National Guard troops seen on patrols in Memphis with local police
Guard members patrolling outside a Bass Pro Shops at the Memphis Pyramid were being escorted by a local police officer and posed for photos with visitors.

FN to continue developing Army’s next-gen precision grenadier system
Creation of the next-gen system was influenced by real-time soldier feedback and battlefield priorities that continue to evolve in places like Ukraine.

Battlefield 6 review: the return of a war game worth fighting for
After the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042, game developer DICE needed a strong comeback. The new Battlefield 6 mostly delivers, our reviewer writes.

Army expands MOS program that allows soldiers to skip certain training
Recruits who meet certain skill requirements are eligible to go into the service with modified training and at a higher rank than their peers.
