

Buffalo chicken, Thai and Cuban food coming to the MRE lineup in 2026
Three current, low-rated meal options are going away next year.

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DOD decides against privatizing service members’ household goods moves
Instead of privatizing the process for moving troops' household goods, Hegseth directed defense officials Wednesday to improve the DOD's legacy program.

Family visit to Camp Pendleton ended with ICE deporting Marine’s dad
A U.S. Marine says his parents were detained by ICE officials after they visited a California military base and one of them was later deported.

Despite Taliban amnesty declaration, killings of US allies persist
Our investigation, in partnership with Lighthouse Reports, identified 110 killings of former Afghan National Defense and Security Forces troops since 2023.

Veterans of Bravo Company receive Bronze Medals 56 years after combat
More than half a century later, 14 soldiers of Bravo Company were formally awarded Bronze Star Medals for their actions in Vietnam’s Central Highlands.

How a deadly game of whac-a-mole unfolded during the Battle of Ka-san
Melvin Brown fought with all he had, from a BAR to his entrenching tool.

Trump directs Pentagon to pay troops despite shutdown
President Trump says he's directed the Defense Department to use “all available funds” to ensure that troops are paid on Wednesday despite the shutdown.

Tricare warns government shutdown could stall claims payments
“Tricare may not be able to process or pay medical claims for services received on or after October 1, 2025, until funding is restored," its website says.

Battlefield 6 review: the return of a war game worth fighting for
After the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042, game developer DICE needed a strong comeback. The new Battlefield 6 mostly delivers, our reviewer writes.

A new barracks task force aims to improve military living conditions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has formed a new “barracks task force” to improve living conditions for U.S. service members in barracks across the globe.

Judge blocks National Guard deployment in Illinois for 2 weeks
A judge blocked the deployment of Guard troops in the Chicago area for two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing.

US sending about 200 troops to Israel to monitor Gaza ceasefire deal
Officials said CENTCOM is going to establish a coordination center in Israel that will help facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid, AP reported.

WWII Museum podcast explores legacy of America’s first intel agency
Season one of "Secret WWII: Spies & Special Ops" delves into wartime tales of espionage and intrigue, and the formation of the OSS.

DOD imposes burdensome rules, retaliation on home day cares, moms say
The Pentagon said military families can help solve the child care shortage, but providers say over-the-top rules are driving them away.

Navy fires commanding officer of USS Wyoming
Cmdr. Robert Moreno was fired due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command, the Navy announced.

Sports resume for military children after shutdown led to disruption
Extracurricular activities at schools for military families were paused for several days because of the federal government shutdown.
Netflix adapts Marine’s coming-of-age memoir in new series ‘Boots’
The series, premiering Thursday, follows a closeted gay teenager as he enlists in the Marine Corps and navigates boot camp in the 1990s.
