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Veterans filing disability claims with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) could receive new protections under a bipartisan bill in Congress. The Veterans Benefits Information Protection Act, is aimed at cracking down on practices lawmakers say exploit veterans navigating the benefits system.

Millions of service members, veterans and military families could see their prescription drug costs drop significantly under a newly introduced bill aimed at extending Medicare‑style drug price protections to other federal health programs.

Even though the secretary of WAAH made the same comments before... Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Sunday called for Sen. Mark Kelly to be investigated over comments he made about US weapon stockpiles, marking the second time the Pentagon chief has opened a review into the Democratic senator.

The Trump Administration is exploring “creative” ways to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, including potentially drilling for oil beneath U.S. military bases and federal lands.

US fires on and disables 2 more Iranian tankers as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon has begun releasing new files on UFOs, saying members of the public can draw their own conclusions on “unidentified anomalous phenomena” like an object that a drone pilot says shone a bright light in the sky and then vanished.

And just imagine, this is a ceasefire... US says it has targeted Iranian military facilities after responding to attacks on navy ships

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Gulf States Lift Restrictions That Blocked ‘Project Freedom’ in Strait of Hormuz

A majority of judges on a three-member panel at the DC US Circuit Court of Appeals spent more than an hour and a half throwing cold water on arguments pushed by the Justice Department to revive Hegseth’s plans, which were shut down earlier this year by a federal judge who said they were unconstitutionally retaliatory.

This is embarrassing... Report: Trump Backtracked on Strait of Hormuz Operation Under Saudi Pressure U.S. President Donald Trump halted 'Project Freedom' after Saudi Arabia suspended U.S. military access to key bases and airspace, NBC News reported. Riyadh's move followed an uncoordinated launch, blocking use of Prince Sultan Air Base and forcing a rapid U.S. reassessment

Iran imposes new rules for Strait of Hormuz in bid to secure wartime gains

Did Saudi Anger Force trump to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Saudi Arabia, a key Gulf ally, suspended the U.S. military’s ability to use its bases and airspace to carry out the operation, sources say.

The following is the Government Accountability Office report, Military Personnel: DOD Should Improve Processes for Determining Cost-of-Living Allowances, published April 30, 2026.

Naval aviators will no longer command amphibious warships, according to a directive issued last week by Chief of Naval Operations Daryl Caudle. Citing poor amphibious ship readiness and operational availability, Caudle said that surface warfare officers would become the only officers authorized to command amphibs starting in Fiscal Year 2028, according to the April 24 memo reviewed by USNI News.

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — An American employee at the primary child care center serving Defense Department families in Grafenwoehr was arrested at the facility last week, according to German and U.S. authorities. Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2026-05-06/german-police-arrest-employee-of-on-base-daycare-in-bavaria-21591849.html Source - Stars and Stripes

US forces fire at, disable Iran-flagged tanker trying to evade blockade

WASHINGTON, D.C. – As of March 2026, the rubidium fountain clocks have met the benchmark of 15 years of continuous operation as part of the U.S. Naval Observatory’s Master Clock ensemble. Developed and built at the observatory, these clocks were originally brought online in 2011, and their integration as part of the Master Clock shortly after enabled the generation of a time-scale more precise than any other in the world, a standard that continues to be the case today.

CFL/ACFLs, Updated PRP FAQ (May 2026). Updated PRIMS Training. The PRIMS Command Summary Reports training has been updated to reflect PRP policy and system changes.

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Retired Navy Capt. William Toti, career submariner and former advisor to Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg, is filling in as the Navy’s No. 2 civilian. As of May 1, Toti is performing the duties of the under secretary of the Navy after Hung Cao took on the role of acting secretary following John Phelan’s ousting in late April.

Iran has hit far more US military assets than reported, satellite images show

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – These days, everyone juggles multiple logins for the many services we access online. The Military Health System is making life a little easier by switching to myAuth—a simpler, more streamlined login authentication application across its online platforms. You’re probably familiar with DS Logon, the legacy system for accessing TRICARE-related platforms and many other government sites. With DS Logon sunsetting by the end of fiscal year 2026, each of the platforms that support your TRICARE benefit will switch from DS Logon to myAuth. milConnect and ID Card Office Online have already made this switch. Read on to learn about what this means for you.