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Exclusive-Pentagon temporarily rescinds guidance on testosterone screening for US troops

The White House and U.S. Navy are considering frigate designs from South Korea, Japan and Turkey for a new class of warships, USNI News has learned. An international warship competition could include building up to two of the ships in foreign shipyards before transitioning to domestic yards as part of the Trump administration’s push to rapidly expand the fleet, three industry sources familiar with the deliberations confirmed to USNI News this week. The move would break with more than a century of U.S. domestic naval construction.

CFL/ACFLs, Noom Digital Health Program. Noom is a free health program for Sailors that did not meet the BCA or PRT standards during PFA Cycle 2025 and Cycle-1, 2026, as well as for Sailors who were in a “Pregnancy” non-participation status. Noom participants have access to 1:1 health coaching, psychology backed lessons, mind and body support, and innovative habit tracking and food logging tools. For more information, please see the Noom flyers: Navy Noom Program Fact Sheet Navy Noom Flyer Navy Noom Micro Challenge Navy Noom Coaching AFWC Performance & Wellness Tools. CFLs and ACFLs can leverage Armed Forces Wellness Centers (AFWC) as an evidence-based resource to optimize Sailor physical performance, enhance body composition management, and ensure holistic mission readiness. Virtual classes and 1:1 support are available if an AFWC is not located near your installation. For more information visit: AFWC website Or View AFWC brochure Updated PRP FAQ (September 2026). You are highly encouraged to review the PRP FAQs. These are questions directly from Sailors in the Fleet and answered by the PRP Office with the relevant references.

Veterans Benefits Newsletter | September 2026

The Pentagon will begin requiring male service members ages 30 and older to get screened for testosterone deficiency, the military announced Wednesday, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called for the change over the summer. The Defense Health Agency released a set of clinical guidelines for the tests, which will take place during service members' regular health assessments.

Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Yu Wei Huo was based at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., and was found dead in the Broad River on Aug. 30, 2026, days after being reported missing. (U.S. Navy Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/us/2026-09-02/navy-corpsman-found-dead-broad-river-beaufort-22730057.html Source - Stars and Stripes

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing mounting pressure over his leadership of the Pentagon, with a Republican senator now calling on President Donald Trump to replace him. Senator Thom Tillis, a North Carolina Republican and former member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, publicly urged Trump to find a new Pentagon chief following the resignation of Army Secretary Dan Driscoll.

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Sailors and families press Navy leaders over long deployments like USS Lincoln’s - Video

donald trump's war in Iran has become increasingly unpopular, not only among independents and Democrats but even his own Republican base. Now a new report reveals that the war is worrying America's top military officials about whether they can do their jobs in their assigned regions of the world.

The Navy’s highest-ranking officer told sailors Monday it would be a while before the service would return to its main logistics hub in the Middle East.

President donald trump announced Tuesday that he is nominating acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao to permanently lead the service, calling the former Navy special operations officer a "true WARRIOR" and urging the Senate to quickly confirm him.

Are you planning to give birth in the coming months? Do you have TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, or TRICARE Select? Now is a great time to explore benefits that may be available to you through the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration. The CBSD covers certain support services and providers not usually covered. The demonstration has been extended through Dec. 31, 2031.

Meet 'Castle Breaker,' Iran's missile wreaking havoc in US war

Thai authorities have set out rules for American sailors and Marines coming ashore from the USS Abraham Lincoln during an expected stop in the coastal destination of Pattaya, warning that those who break local laws may face prosecution.

CENTCOM begins wave of strikes on Iran in retaliation for targeting of US troops in region

What GAO Found The U.S. Navy has not fully mitigated attack submarine fleet maintenance and other challenges affecting readiness. Over the last 10 years, the U.S. Navy has lost more than 15,000 operational days due to maintenance delays and idle time on active attack submarines. These delays resulted in an estimated $3.4 billion in costs to sustain crews and submarines that provided no operational capability.

Hormuz Tracker A public daily count of ships transiting the strait (Spoiler alert: it's not too encouraging.)

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – In many ways, experiencing feelings of stress is a part of our everyday lives. Life in the military community often comes with its own unique stressors. While we often associate stress with mental and emotional well-being, stress also affects your entire body, including your oral health. Stress can show up in your body in many ways, which directly affects your teeth, gums, and overall oral health. Keep reading to learn more about how to manage your everyday stress to alleviate the toll stress can take on your oral health.

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FALLS CHURCH, Va. – Occasional bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be a temporary problem, often caused by certain smelly foods like garlic or onions. However, persistent bad breath can be a red flag, signaling oral health issues that require attention from a dentist or medical professional. Douglas Elsesser, a program analyst with the Dental Program Branch of the TRICARE Health Plan, at the Defense Health Agency, said, “Understanding potential causes of bad breath and taking proactive steps can help maintain not only fresh breath but also your overall well-being.”

The soldier wakes at 6 a.m. after getting only three or four hours of sleep. He showers, shaves, and puts on his uniform by 7 a.m., even as his head pounds from a traumatic brain injury. Sometimes, while walking to a mandatory daily roll call, the piece of shrapnel still lodged in his back catches on his shirt. He’s not in the barracks. He is recovering at the Soldier Recovery Unit at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

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The Navy finished the first of its modernization projects meant to move sailors into shore housing as part of the Pentagon’s overall Barracks Task Force, the installations command announced Thursday. The Navy installed new furnishings and renovated the living quarters at Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton, Wash., one of the Navy’s bases where ship maintenance occurs, according to a Commander, Navy Installations Command news release.