by Asa Rhoden | Sep 11, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, Drones, On Base
The Defense Innovation Unit testified to the National Commission on the Future of the Navy that more investment is needed in the unmanned Navy and Marine Corps fleet. According to a Military Times story, DIU Principal Deputy Director and Chief Commercial Office...
by ADC | Sep 10, 2026 | Congress, DOD/Pentagon, On Base
President Trump said the war in Iran “is going to end immediately after the election,” as The Hill and other outlets reported. Trump made the remarks to reporters Wednesday at Joint Base Andrews. “Yes, a negotiation could possibly happen, but it’s not something we’re...
by ADC | Sep 10, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, Drones, On Base
The Pentagon said drones coming across the U.S.-Mexico border were shot down by an “Army Multipurpose High Energy Lase System,” CBS News reported. The drones are allegedly tied to cartel activity. “By integrating layered countermeasures alongside advanced...
by Asa Rhoden | Sep 9, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base
The Pentagon recently announced a plan to deploy around 50 Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities across the country to give small businesses better access to the classified information necessary to work on Pentagon contracts. The move will lower the cost of...
by Asa Rhoden | Aug 28, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base
The Army recently announced a partnership with the FedEx Dataworks team to overhaul military logistics infrastructure, making it easier to provide equipment to warfighters. The Strategic Capital Initiative will utilize Google Cloud and FedEx logistics technology to...
by Asa Rhoden | Aug 27, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base, Quality of Life
The Pentagon is closing a loophole that made service members ineligible for healthcare for six months after retiring. Tens of thousands of troops could see an increase in coverage, Task & Purpose reported. The change comes after a retiring Navy Reservist, Lt....
by Asa Rhoden | Aug 7, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base
President Donald Trump confronted Secretary of War Pete Hegseth regarding the munitions shortages effect on the war in Iran, The Washington Post reported. At a Cabinet meeting last weekend at Camp David, Trump expressed frustrations that the shortage had not been...
by Asa Rhoden | Aug 6, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base, Quality of Life
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a military spouse commission to directly address issues facing military spouses and their families, Military Times reported. The targeted areas include employment, education, childcare, healthcare and...
by Asa Rhoden | Aug 4, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base
The Air Force is requesting a new contract for jet engine manufacturing, Defense News reported. The request comes as the service has been facing difficulties sourcing engine components and plans to produce over 180 a year by 2034. The request for information targets...
