Military News

On The Radar: Latest in Iran, Airshows Cancelled Across the U.S., Draft Goes Automatic this December

Weekly military news roundup covering the fragile ceasefire between U.S., Iran, and Israel affecting deployments, U.S. airshow cancellations due to operational...

ICE Presence on MCRD Parris Island Raises Concerns

Since October 25th, 1915, Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island (then called Marine Barracks Port Royal, South Carolina) has been turning American men and...

On The Radar: Iran Latest, USS Ford, Military Astronauts

Weekly military news roundup covering Operation Epic Fury developments, President Trump's Iran address projecting 2-3 more weeks of fighting, USS Gerald R....

On The Radar: New Boss for the Coast Guard, Trump Floats Sending National Guard to Airports, Army Raises Enlistment Age

Weekly military news roundup covering major developments: Senate confirms new DHS Secretary Mark Wayne Mullen as Coast Guard's civilian boss, President Trump...

On the Radar: Iran Spending, FPCON Levels, Commissary Shopping & Sheepdog Movie

Weekly military news roundup covering Pentagon's $200 billion Iran operations request facing Congressional pushback, elevated FPCON Charlie security at MacDill...

Coast Guard Pay During DHS Shutdown

Coast Guard service members received their March 13th paycheck after days of uncertainty during DHS shutdown negotiations. The communication breakdown between...

On the Radar: Iran Update, Operation Epic Fury Costs & DHS Shutdown

Weekly military news roundup covering Iran conflict developments with increased U.S. naval presence, Operation Epic Fury's $11 billion cost for precision...

The Iran War Enters Week 2: Here's What We Know So Far

As we enter the second week of the war with Iran, we can take stock of what has occurred, what the cost has been so far, and what might lie ahead. The War So...

ACCESS Act: Veterans Could Skip VA Wait Times for Faster Mental Health Care

The ACCESS Act could allow veterans to bypass lengthy VA wait times for mental health services. After surviving combat in Afghanistan, one veteran faced a...

On the Radar: Government Shutdown, Military Pay & Pentagon Press Rules

Military news roundup covering Day 17 of the government shutdown threatening military pay, Defense Secretary Hegseth's decision to keep military moves...

On the Radar: Government Shutdown, TRICARE Open Enrollment & Portable Nuclear Reactors

Weekly military news briefing covering the historic government shutdown's impact on military pay, TRICARE Open Enrollment 2026 (November 10-December 9), the...

On the Radar: Government Shutdown, SNAP Benefits & Halloween Candy History

This week's military news roundup covers the ongoing government shutdown affecting military pay, SNAP benefits expiring for over a million veterans, a federal...

On the Radar: Ukraine Tensions, National Guard & Coast Guard Benefits

This week's military news roundup covers President Trump's Ukraine policy stating no U.S. troops will be sent, increased National Guard deployments from six...

On the Radar: Government Shutdown, Pentagon Reforms & Commissary Changes

Military news roundup covering the March 2026 government shutdown's impact on service members including delayed October 15 paychecks, Secretary Hegseth's...

On the Radar: Ukraine Fund, Pentagon Grooming Rules, PCS Delays & Navy Housing

Weekly military news roundup covering Ukraine's $3.5 billion NATO-backed weapons fund, Pentagon's stricter facial hair policy threatening troop separation,...

On the Radar: Pentagon Emergency Meeting, Government Shutdown & Military News

This week's military news roundup covers Defense Secretary Hegseth's urgent meeting with senior military leaders at Quantico, VA services continuity during...