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Trump said to order strikes aimed at forcing Iran’s surrender; US citizens told to be ready to leave Mideast

DALLAS (AP) — One of Scouting America’s biggest gatherings has eliminated dedicated spaces for gay youth, women and scouts of color as the organization faces pressure from the Pentagon to pull back diversity efforts. The changes at the National Jamboree, which ends Friday, reflect shifts made by Scouting America since the organization became a target of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over what he calls “woke” policies. Some scouts who had planned to attend the event in West Virginia said they backed out because Scouting America scrapped the inclusion initiatives it previously celebrated.

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Later that week, she video called me at 7:30 p.m. my time. It was 2:30 a.m. for her, and so dark that I could barely make out her helmet and vest. She calmly told me her base had just been hit. Her friend was in the dorm that was struck. He survived, but she didn’t know much more.

BUPERS Online (BOL) and other personnel systems will be unavailable from 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EST) on Aug. 21, 2026, to 7 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EST) on Sept. 2, 2026, due to infrastructure modernization efforts on the servers that support these systems. Sailors planning to submit Letters to the Board (LTB) or other correspondence should do so before Aug. 20 because BOL will be offline after that date. Any changes to the correspondence timelines for Admin Boards scheduled for August and September will be communicated through board sponsor channels. Starts: Aug. 21 - 7 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EST) Ends: Sept. 2 - 7 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EST)

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Remember that taxpayers are paying for this incompetence and that our dominance at sea is being impacted... According to the latest press release, the Navy reported that with the decommissioning of the littoral combat ship USS “Fort Worth”—identified as an operational and testing platform—“the Navy is redirecting investments toward modernizing the remaining LCS inventory with enhanced capabilities.” From the beginning of their service with the Navy, the ships of the LCS Program exhibited technical and operational deficiencies and limitations, a situation that led to the early retirement of several units due to their operational unsustainability and maintenance costs.

Copeland pleaded not guilty to sexual assault charges in the case. However, Castle said Copeland had a history of sexually assaulting other women. Castle also said Resendiz's supervisors did not take her disappearance seriously, telling her that Resendiz had gone absent without leave. "I was like, ‘not Angie. She's afraid to miss work. She's missing, I need to talk to somebody else.’ It wasn't going to go anywhere else with him," Castle said.

See what it's like to be on a ship getting hit by US missiles

WASHINGTON D.C. (July 29, 2026) - Commander, Navy Installations Command’s (CNIC) Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program has launched an enhanced Virtual Single Sailor Program online platform designed to better connect junior and single Sailors with MWR programs, resources and activities, regardless of duty location.

This forever war trump created is expanding... Drone attack caused fire on gas ships at Mediterranean port, Egypt says - One US owned

For the third time since 2025, the Navy is bypassing the board that has long selected an admiral for its top spokesperson — a break that has sidelined a field heavy with women and officers of color, according to internal Pentagon documents reviewed by MS NOW.

Congressman Abe Hamadeh (AZ-08) joined Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-09) in urging Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins to implement recommendations from a recent Office of Inspector General (OIG) audit identifying significant deficiencies in the Veterans Community Care Program (VCCP).

US launches strikes on Iranian targets a day after it foiled missile attack on American forces

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July 29 (Reuters) - The top U.S. commander for the Middle East has warned troops that cellphone videos shared online can help Iran target American bases, and sources told Reuters some deployed personnel could soon be ordered to surrender their phones.

CFL/ACFLs, UPDATE: OPNAVINST 6110.1L CH-1 Approved. The OPNAVINST 6110.1L CH-1 has been officially approved and released. All CFL/ACFLs must immediately review this update and implement the required actions.

The U.S. Navy announced updates to its policy regarding the temporary transfer of sailors under investigation for sexual assault after a high-profile murder in 2025 at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia. Military personnel who are being investigated for alleged sexual misconduct, sexual assault or stalking, in violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice, will now only be permitted for brief relocation to shore commands.

The Trump administration clearly wants to hide that it started a war with Iran despite having a diminished supply of weapons.

According to New York Times reporter Aric Toler, the Pentagon said that the casualty figures had changed because "their deaths occurred after President Trump declared a cease-fire in the war in April." Massie argued that the Pentagon's move was evidence of Hegseth's illegal activity. "Let me explain this absurd ruse," Massie wrote on X. "The Pentagon is pretending there have been two Iran wars separated by a brief cease-fire. The reality: By going more than 90 days without congressional authorization, @SecWar IS BREAKING THE LAW and must be held accountable."

US-Saudi strikes target Iraqi pro-Iran militias as IRGC renews attacks on US forces

Iran launches missiles at U.S. base for first time since Trump paused strikes

This is the latest thread on the Iran forever war. The other two threads are closed.

I've closed this thread and started a new one.

Some data missing including Navy which has some data missing in just about every entry... The United States recorded at least 17 life-threatening casualties during the first phase of the forever war with Iran, according to newly obtained Defense Department records that provide the most detailed accounting yet of troops wounded in the conflict. More than 400 casualties were recorded between Feb. 28 and April 8, with Army personnel accounting for most of the casualties.