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The USS Higgins, a guided missile destroyer, and USS Cincinnati, a littoral combat ship, were shadowed by a Chinese navy ship while sailing about 30 nautical miles from the Scarborough Shoal. There were no reports of any untoward incident, Philippine coast guard Commodore Jay Tarriela said, citing information from U.S. officials and a Philippine surveillance flight.

What an absolutely stupid change... Veterans will no longer be exempt from work requirement rules for food stamps under President Trump’s “big, beautiful” spending and tax law, leaving many worried about how they will find employment. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which is the federal aid program formerly known as food stamps, currently allows work exemptions for veterans, but that will soon end under legislation signed into law last month.

Adding to those partisan concerns, it turns out Antoni—who also happens to have a giant picture of Adolf Hitler’s favorite battleship hanging in his office—was at the Capitol on the day a mob of Trump supporters violently tried to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

FALLS CHURCH, Va. – If you have TRICARE For Life, you’ll get health care from Medicare providers. Here’s what you need to know about finding different types of Medicare providers. “You can lower your health care costs when you see Medicare participating providers who accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment,” said Anne Breslin, TRICARE For Life Program Manager at the Defense Health Agency. “Always prepare to show your Medicare card along with your Military ID card at any medical appointment.” How do I find the right provider?

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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A woman is suing Liberty Military Housing for $1 million after she claims they failed to fix her garage door, which ended up falling on her and causing permanent injuries. Tiffany Smith claims that in 2023, while living at a Liberty Military Housing property on Rustic Arbor Way in Virginia Beach, the garage door fell on her neck, causing what she calls "permanent injuries."

Navy Denies China Chased off U.S. Warship from Scarborough Shoal

Capt. Russell A. Herrell was relieved of his duties as REDCEN San Diego’s commanding officer by Rear Adm. Greg Emery, commander of Naval Information Force Reserve (CNIFR). REDCEN San Diego is a subordinate command of CNIFR, which is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. The Navy maintains the highest standards for leaders and holds them accountable when those standards are not met. Capt. Mark Meade, CNIFR chief of staff, has been temporarily assigned as REDCEN San Diego’s commanding officer. The readiness center provides administrative support to attached units. For questions related to this release, please contact Navy Reserve Force Public Affairs at CNRF_PAO@us.navy.mil.

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China said Wednesday it warned and “drove away” a U.S. destroyer that had sailed near the coast of the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea — one of the most valuable shipping lanes globally.

Despite this, the prosecutor’s office opted not to charge Copeland, noting in a statement that military service seemed like a “good option” for him and that he would be supervised. The office also cited his lack of prior criminal history, as no charges were filed in Lopez or her classmates’ case.

Throughout his two presidencies, Trump has treated the military as a prop for making statements about which issues he cares about—and which he doesn’t. He deployed the D.C. National Guard during protests after the murder of George Floyd in summer 2020. Earlier this summer, he federalized the California National Guard and sent Marines to Los Angeles to assist with immigration enforcement, but they were sent home when it became clear that they had nothing to do there. Yet according to testimony before the January 6 panel, Trump did not deploy the D.C. National Guard when an armed mob was sacking the U.S. Capitol in 2021 to try to help Trump hold on to power.

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According to a marriage announcement, Nicholas was a JAG in the U.S. Navy, and Mindi was a writer and business owner. The couple was living in Savannah when Mindi was killed.

When a family member passes away, it can feel overwhelming to deal with paperwork on top of the emotional burden. This article provides a few steps you should take in the weeks following your family member’s death. Taking these steps can help ensure your coverage continues without interruption. “After losing a family member, your health coverage may not be the first thing on your mind,” said Zelly Zim, senior analyst, TRICARE Policy and Programs at the Defense Health Agency. “But it’s important to understand how your loved one’s death may affect your TRICARE coverage, so you’re prepared for your family’s future.”

CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/ ROUTINE R 111929Z AUG 25 MID180001930769U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC//DNS// INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC//DNS// NAVADMIN 168/25 PASS TO OFFICE CODES: FM CNO WASHINGTON DC INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC MSGID/GENADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/AUG/ SUBJ//NEW YEAR'S DAY DECK LOG POETRY CONTEST WINNERS FOR 2025// POC/NHHC DECK LOG PROGRAM//LOC: WASHINGTON, DC/ EMAIL: nhhc-decklogs(at)us.navy.mil// RMKS/1. The Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) is excited to announce the winners of the 2025 New Year's Day Deck Log Poetry Contest: a. First place: USS GETTYSBURG (CG-64), written by LT Mary Bolton. b. Second place: USS GRAVELY (DDG-107), written by ISC Casey Jones. c. Third place: USS ST. LOUIS (LCS-19), written by LT Victoria Cavazos. 2. Thank you to everyone that submitted entries for last year's contest. We look forward to reading your 2025 entries. The winning poems and author biographies can be found at https://www.history.navy.mil/research/archives/resources-for-the-fleet/decklogs/new-years-contest.html 3. The focus of the New Year's Day Deck Log contest was to celebrate the voices of our Sailors and to preserve a Navy tradition. A deck log is the official record maintained by all commissioned U.S. Navy vessels. While regulations normally restrict the types of entries in logbooks, the Navy has long held the tradition of the Midnight New Year's Poem. The first entry of the New Year, written in verse, allows Sailors to express their creativity about the experiences of shipboard life and their pride in their command. The contest also serves to remind the Fleet of the importance of the deck log as a historical document; one that preserves for future generations the actions and voices of our United States Sailors. 4. Congratulations to the winners, and we look forward to your entries next year! 5. For examples of poems and more information, see NHHC's website: https://www.history.navy.mil/content/history/nhhc/research/archives/resources-for-the-fleet/deck-logs/new-years-contest.html 6. For questions, please contact the NHHC deck log program, email: NHHC-decklogs(at)us.navy.mil. 7. Released by VADM Michael E. Boyle, Director, Navy Staff.// BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/

The Trump administration is evaluating plans that would establish a “Domestic Civil Disturbance Quick Reaction Force” composed of hundreds of National Guard troops tasked with rapidly deploying into American cities facing protests or other unrest, according to internal Pentagon documents reviewed by The Washington Post.

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The Trump administration reportedly discussed potential plans to increase pressure on Latin American cartels after the president quietly approved the use of military strikes against them.

WAHIAWA, Hawaii (Island News) -- An alleged shooter is in custody after an individual was hospitalized in a shooting that took place at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam's (JBPHH) Wahiawa Annex on Saturday. The shooting occurred within the housing area of the Wahiawa Annex at 5:45 p.m. The suspect shot an individual who was taken to the hospital in critical condition.

WASHINGTON — Vietnam War veterans were exposed to open-air burn pits common during deployments, yet benefits for illnesses presumed to be related to airborne toxins does not extend to them under the PACT Act, according to a federal watchdog. A new report by the Government Accountability Office found the Department of Veterans Affairs has not examined potential connections between Vietnam veterans’ health problems and exposure to burn pits, despite pressure from a veterans advocacy group. You’ve reached the limit of free articles. To read more a Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/veterans/2025-08-08/vietnam-veterans-burn-pits-18703478.html Source - Stars and Stripes

WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that eligible Veterans can now submit and track “mileage-only” travel claims directly from a smartphone or mobile device via the VA Health and Benefits mobile app.