Government shutdown forces Army to cancel ‘Best Squad’ competition The service said the 2025 "Best Squad" competition would not take place “due to a lapse in appropriations."By Riley Ceder2 hours ago
Trump celebrates Navy’s 250th anniversary at rally-like eventPresident Donald Trump marked the Navy's 250th anniversary by joining a celebration at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia.By Josh Boak, The Associated Press4 hours ago
Shutdown halts funding for military spouse tuition assistance programNo new requests for military spouse MyCAA financial assistance have been approved since Sept. 30.By Karen Jowers3 days ago
Military families seek out food assistance amid shutdown anxiety"We expected an increase, but didn't quite expect this," said Dorene Ocamb, Armed Services YMCA chief brand and development officer. By Karen Jowers4 days ago
How the government shutdown is affecting troops, families The current effects of the shutdown on installation programs and services vary from base to base. By Karen Jowers5 days ago
US military starts drawing down mission in Iraq, officials sayPentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said Wednesday that the U.S. will scale back its military presence, reflecting “our combined success in fighting ISIS.”5 days ago