Members question Pete Hegseth’s character and military philosophy. On Tuesday, the Senate Armed Services Committee began the confirmation process for President-elect Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete…
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Senate Begins Confirmation Hearings for Incoming Cabinet Nominees
About a dozen nominees will be examined by committees this week. Senate Committees will hold nearly a dozen nomination meetings for President-elect Donald Trump’s cabinet expected nominees this…
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Tricare West Region Extends Payment Setup Deadline for Beneficiaries
New military health contractor TriWest Healthcare Alliance offers a grace period for recurring payment updates Beneficiaries in Tricare’s West Region now have extended deadlines to set up recurring…
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Representative Greene Introduces Bill to Rename Gulf of Mexico
The measure came after President-elect Trump said it should be the “Gulf of America.” President-elect Donald Trump spoke early this week about renaming the Gulf of Mexico the…
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Air Force Expands Medical Waivers to Boost Recruitment
New policies address asthma, food allergies, and hearing loss to widen eligibility for service. The U.S. Air Force is broadening medical waiver policies to include mild asthma, food…
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President and First Lady Celebrate “Friendsgiving“ with NY Coast Guard
President Biden expresses gratitude for the service members in his remarks. On Monday, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden spoke and served food at a “Friendsgiving“…
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Federal Court Orders Jeweler to Reopen Refund Claims for Customers
Retailer violated settlement terms by closing portal – consumers are encouraged to act before the December 21 deadline. Harris Jewelry was found to be in violation of its…
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NATO Tests Underwater Sensors to Safeguard Critical Infrastructure
Special forces, divers, and drones challenge detection systems in the first Bold Machina exercise. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) recently tested a range of underwater sensors designed…
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Pentagon Fails Seventh Straight Audit
Department of Defense faces challenges in accounting for $824 billion budget. The Pentagon has failed to achieve a full accounting of its $824 billion budget in its seventh…
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Secretary Austin Makes Final Trip to Indo-Pacific Region
He holds meetings in Australia, the Philippines, Laos, and Fiji. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin departed on his final trip to the Indo-Pacific region to participate in several international…
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