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Improved access to mental health care for military families
Two new provisions in the newly passed defense policy statute may make it easier for military families to seek outpatient care and counseling for mental health issues. Families of active-duty military members who use Tricare will not be charged out-of-pocket for the first three outpatient mental health consultations each year, according to the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2024. Additionally, the Military and Family Life Counseling Program's access to non-medical counseling services for military families is expanded.
Officer in the Air Force becomes first active-duty military person to win Pageant Nation
On January 14, Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh became the first active-duty service person to be named Miss America. Marsh, who is 22 years old, made history in the military. Marsh, a graduate of the Air Force Academy and a pilot since she was a youngster, made her debut in the beauty pageant industry while a student. After winning the title of Miss Colorado, she advanced to the Miss America pageant.
American Fighter Jet Intercepts Houthi Missile Targeting USS Laboon
According to U.S. Central Command, a U.S. fighter jet intercepted and destroyed an anti-ship cruise missile launched by the Houthi rebels in Yemen, who are backed by Iran, on Sunday, targeting the Navy destroyer Laboon.
Navy SEALs reported missing following mission off Somalian coast
Three American officials have confirmed that two US Navy SEALs went missing Thursday night after a boarding operation off the Somali coast. One of the SEALs was knocked off by the strong waves while ascending a vessel on an interdiction mission. According to their procedure, the next SEAL will dive in after them if one of them is overtaken.
New superintendent confirmed at U.S. Naval Academy
The appointment of Vice Adm. Yvette Davids, the first woman to ever serve as superintendent of the United States Naval Academy, has been confirmed. In April, Davids was selected to serve as the school superintendent by then-Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Mike Gilday and Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro. The Senate's embargo on military nominations, however, delayed hers and hundreds like it.
Former Army veteran sentenced to over four years in prison for involvement in Capitol riot
On Friday, a convicted extremist from the Proud Boys gang was handed a sentence of over four years in prison for his part in the mob's assault on the United States Capitol three years prior, according to court records.
Army scientists develop countermeasure for Soviet bioweapon used during WWII
Experts are concerned that a biological weapon from World War II could reappear and pose a hazard to troops today; thus, two Army research agencies and one defense department have begun a study to create more potent medications to tackle this threat.
Austin discharged from hospital following complications from cancer surgery
Lloyd Austin, the defense secretary, spent two weeks in the hospital recovering from prostate cancer surgery, which he kept a secret from high-ranking officials in the Biden administration. On Monday, he was discharged.
Continued Houthi Attacks in Yemen Amidst Multinational Strike
A senior Pentagon source informed reporters on Friday that the Houthi terrorists are still launching attacks in the Red Sea, even though the United States and the United Kingdom struck a combined total of twelve targets in Yemen on Thursday.
Selfridge Air National Guard Base selected as host for KC-46 squadron
The latest refueling jet of the Air Force may soon find a permanent home at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Michigan. The service has chosen Selfridge, a community some 30 miles north of Detroit, as the site for 12 KC-46A Pegasus tankers. The decision is subject to the results of an environmental evaluation, which is anticipated to be completed by 2025.
Houthi rebels threaten retaliation following US and UK airstrikes in Yemen
In response to airstrikes by the United States and the United Kingdom, the Houthi rebels of Yemen threatened reprisal on Friday, adding fuel to the fire of an already volatile region plagued by Israel's battle in Gaza.
Kitz explores commercial software for coordinating US Army firepower
It is not necessary to construct the system from the bottom up in order to overhaul the outdated U.S. Army software that coordinates weapons on the battlefield, according to Program Executive Office for Command, Control and Communications-Tactical chief Mark Kitz.
Pentagon's Oversight of $1 Billion in Ukraine Aid Found to be Inadequate, Inspector General Reports
According to a report released Thursday by the Pentagon Inspector General, the Defense Department has failed to completely comply with heightened tracking standards for equipment valued at around $1 billion that was deployed to Ukraine.
Iranian Navy Captures Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman
Tensions on the waterways of the Middle East have reached a boiling point as the Iranian navy detained an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Thursday. The tanker had its cargo of Iranian oil taken by the US just months ago due to sanctions associated with Tehran's nuclear program.
Pentagon Inspector General to examine Austin's hospitalization and notification process
There was a lot of secrecy behind Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's illness, and the Defense Department waited days to alert the White House that he had ceded responsibility to his deputy. The Pentagon's internal watchdog announced Thursday that he will investigate this matter.
Disturbing images expose unsanitary conditions and chaos within Marine Corps barracks
New pictures show that a Marine company at a California infantry school has been residing in filthy, rundown accommodations. Photos that were shared on Reddit and subsequently given to Marine Corps Times appear to depict a barracks facility at Camp Pendleton's School of Infantry-West in a state of apparent chaos, complete with dead bugs, mold, and other visible signs of infestation.
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