National Guard awards $292 million for 2,000 ‘apartment-style’ units for DC deployments
The National Guard Bureau, the District of Columbia National Guard and the U.S. General Services Administration have awarded apartment-hotel rental company Placemakr $292 million to provide up to 2,000 “apartment-style lodging units” for troops assigned to the Joint Task Force-District of Columbia mission, the Guard...
Selective Service System wants to wargame the draft
Fearing that its new plans for the U.S. military draft pool won’t work, the Selective Service System wants to create a computer simulation to test scenarios for its national mobilization. The “Readiness Simulation” project comes as the U.S. government is about to change its draft...
Meet the 48-year-old Space Force guardian setting Hawaii state powerlifting records
U.S. Space Force 1st Lt. Thomas Moriarty, an operations officer assigned to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam’s Wahiawa Annex, set six Hawaii state powerlifting records in April while encouraging fellow service members to view fitness as a critical piece of military readiness. At 48 years old,...
Navy overhauls appearance standards in sweeping update
Sailors everywhere are about to look a lot more like Marines, thanks to a new policy message calling for heightened professionalism in appearance and grooming. A new Naval Administrative message bans the practice of putting hands in pockets while in uniform and calls for male...
Widespread hormone replacement could yield long-term detriments that outweigh benefits
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently announced a new policy to screen service members over 30 for low testosterone and offer replacement therapy to those who qualify. The intent — a stronger, more capable force — is a good one. Policies built on good intentions,...
Soldier hit by stray bullet near White House seeks $25 million from Secret Service
Attorneys for a vacationing soldier who was shot when he was caught in a “hail of bullets” in front of the White House have filed a $25 million claim against the U.S. Secret Service. Private First Class Benjamin Del Real, Jr., 25, alleges negligence on...
Parris Island drill instructor found dead in apartment
A drill instructor assigned to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island was found dead in her apartment on July 17, the service confirmed. Sgt. Darilyn C. Duong, a DI with the 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, was found in her apartment in Port Royal, just north...
Navy Reserve announces retention, recruiting bonuses up to $20,000
The U.S. Navy Reserve is offering enlisted sailors, officers and civilians sizable financial incentives to remain or join the service, the Navy announced Wednesday. Beginning June 1, 2026, individuals may qualify for several different bonus enlistment packages from the Navy Reserve as part of the...
Colonel takes helm at Nevada air base wing as unit’s first female commander
For the first time in 99th Air Base Wing history, a woman has assumed command. Col. Christine Littlejohn took command of the Wing at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, last week, according to a release, to lead 12 squadrons and two groups tasked with base...
In a suicide crisis, eligible veterans can go to any ER for free. Nearly 50,000 already have.
Editor’s note: This report contains discussion of suicide. Troops, veterans and family members experiencing suicidal thoughts can call the 24-hour Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 and dial 1, text 838255 or visit VeteransCrisisLine.net. The COMPACT Act allows eligible veterans and certain former service members...
