Biden administration temporarily blocks 9/11 plea deal
The Biden administration succeeded Thursday in temporarily blocking accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed from entering a guilty plea in a deal that would spare him the risk of execution for al-Qaida’s Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. It is the latest development in a long struggle by the U.S. military...
Army wants ‘modern’ dining halls to feature delivery, healthy food
The Army is planning to revamp its dining halls in an attempt to “modernize” the facilities to provide more dining options for service members, according to a request for proposal released Tuesday. The proposal, first reported by Task & Purpose, describes implementing base dining facilities...
Retired Coast Guard helicopter commander details risks to air crews fighting LA fires
As deadly wildfires spread and thousands of Los Angeles County residents flee for their lives, there are brave Americans who are going toward the danger to fight the flames. John Mixson, a retired U.S. Coast Guard helicopter search and rescue aircraft commander, knows the risks...
CNN management greatly concerned with defamation suit’s outcome as trial heats up, insider says
The defamation suit embroiling CNN and worries it could lead to a big payout to the plaintiff are major concerns of network management, all while rank-and-file staffers already grapple with low ratings and pending cuts, insiders say. CNN is already contending with bottoming-out viewership and...
Expecting mothers overseas now have doula coverage in Tricare test
Expectant mothers overseas now have the option to participate in the Tricare Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration, which includes coverage of services from certified labor doulas, certified lactation consultants and certified lactation counselors. The demonstration expanded Jan. 1 to those overseas and in U.S. territories....
Fuel tank from Eglin F-16 falls into Florida neighborhood
The Air Force is investigating how a 300-gallon fuel tank fell from an F-16 Fighting Falcon into a Florida neighborhood Tuesday. The tank belonging to an F-16 assigned to the 96th Test Wing at Eglin Air Force Base landed in a residential area in nearby...
Senate hearing could decide whether Hegseth becomes defense secretary
Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth heads back to Capitol Hill next week for his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee, a moment that will serve as a critical decision point on whether he gets the job leading more than 2 million troops and...
TriWest switch sparks ‘deluge of misdirected calls,’ Health Net says
As the Tricare West Region contract transitions to TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the previous contractor, Health Net Federal Services, is receiving a “deluge of misdirected calls” from TriWest beneficiaries and providers, according to a Health Net official, prompting the company to urge beneficiaries to direct their...
Vets won’t see disruptions in VA services amid White House changes
Veterans will not see any significant disruptions in medical care or support services amid the transition in political administrations in Washington, D.C., outgoing Veterans Affairs leads said Wednesday. Those officials are also encouraging veterans and family members to continue reaching out to the department for...
