Air Force Modifies Former Reoptimization Plan
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink and Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach recently announced plans to change the service’s optimization plan put in place during the Biden administration, Defense News reported. The changes will keep some previous decisions, such as...
Congress to Oversee Military Hospital Restructuring
As a part of the NDAA passed in the House this week, Congress would closely monitor efforts to downsize military hospitals and clinics, Military Times reported. The Joint Chiefs of Staff and service surgeons general are required to review any future changes and report...
In Our Communities
Mississippi Base Hosts Marine Reservist Training Reserve Marines from across the country recently met to train at Camp Shelby, Mississippi to fulfill certification requirements. According to a Marines report, the Tactical Air Control Party exercise took reserve...
Snap of the Week
A player for the Naval War College (NWC) Army flag football team outruns Navy defenders during NWC’s Army-Navy flag football game at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island ahead of this weekend’s Army vs. Navy college football game. Navy photo by Connor...
House Sends Final NDAA to Senate
The House passed the compromise version of the fiscal year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act Wednesday by a bipartisan vote of 312-112. Among other provisions, the bill: Modifies the Defense Community Infrastructure Program, removing “military value” as the...
Hegseth Encourages DOD Personnel to Use AI
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the launch of GenAi.mil, a website using Google Gemini, to encourage use of generative AI by military personnel. The website is accessible to everyone with a common access card, including contractors and civilian...
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Hegseth Encourages DOD Personnel to Use AI
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the launch of GenAi.mil, a website using Google Gemini, to encourage use of generative AI by military...
In Our Communities
Air Force Band Celebrates Season in Alabama The Air Force Band recently put on a free performance in the Montgomery-River region in Alabama. Hosted...
NDAA Proposes Restrictions on Privatizing Commissaries
The compromise National Defense Authorization Act Congress is considering includes extensions on restricting privatizing commissaries under law....
Air Force Moving Forward with Zero Trust Cyber Policy from Pentagon
The Air Force is preparing to implement zero trust cybersecurity principles in its operational technology environments, ensuring better protection...
In Our Communities
Kentucky Group Honored as Innovative Team of the Year The Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District was recently named the Innovative Team of the...
Final NDAA Text Released; House Plans Vote this Week
The House plans to vote this week on NDAA conference report language that was released over the weekend. That would give the Senate next week to...
Hegseth Touts New Funding, ‘Revival of Spirit’ in Reagan Forum Remarks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke about anticipated spending increases during a weekend appearance at the Reagan National Defense Forum. During...
In Our Communities
Washington National Guard Opens MindGyms The Washington National Guard recently opened three MindGyms, designed to strengthen guard members’ mental...
What to Expect as a Military Spouse
Military spouses’ role in defense communities continues to grow and more advocates are helping raise their voices to defense leaders. A member...
In Our Communities
Air Force Approves Pad for SpaceX Launch Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida has begun making adjustments for SpaceX’s upcoming Starship...