Pay & BenefitsJuly 13, 2026·Military Times
Data Breach Affects Nearly 12,000 Tricare Beneficiaries
TriWest warns nearly 12,000 Tricare beneficiaries of a data breach affecting their health information.
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Defense Tech·Jul 13, 2026·Air & Space Forces Magazine
SDA Awards Contracts for 36 Golden Dome Missile Tracking Satellites
The SDA has awarded contracts for 36 satellites to enhance the Golden Dome missile defense system.
Veteran Affairs·Jul 13, 2026·Military.com
VA and HHS Launch New Psychedelic Therapy Partnership for Veterans
The VA and HHS have partnered to enhance psychedelic therapy for veterans, impacting over 1 million.
Pentagon & Policy·Jul 13, 2026·DefenseScoop
DOD Pauses Cybersecurity Requirements for CMMC Phase 2
The DOD has paused CMMC Phase 2 due to bureaucratic concerns. Learn what this means for defense contractors and military personnel.
Pentagon & Policy·Jul 13, 2026·Air & Space Forces Magazine
Senator Lindsey Graham, 33-Year USAF Veteran, Dies at 71
Senator Lindsey Graham, a 33-year USAF veteran, died on July 12, 2026, impacting the military community and veteran affairs.
Pentagon & Policy·Jul 13, 2026·Military Times
Lawmakers Demand Pentagon Release Findings from Iran School Strike Investigation
Lawmakers are pressing the Pentagon for findings from the investigation into the February strike at a girls' school in Iran.
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Pentagon & Policy·Jul 13, 2026·Military Times
Active-Duty Airmen Must Submit Waist-to-Height Ratio by Month's End
Active-duty airmen must submit their waist-to-height ratio by the end of the month to comply with new health guidelines.
Pay & Benefits
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Data Breach Affects Nearly 12,000 Tricare Beneficiaries
TriWest warns nearly 12,000 Tricare beneficiaries of a data breach affecting their health information.
Pay & Benefits·Jul 13, 2026·Military.com
8 Special Benefits for Medal of Honor Recipients Enshrined in Law
Explore the unique benefits awarded to Medal of Honor recipients under U.S. law.
Pay & Benefits·Jul 13, 2026·DefenseScoop
Pentagon Begins Compensation Payments for Havana Syndrome Victims
The Pentagon has begun compensation payments for Havana Syndrome victims and rebranded its team focused on directed energy bio-effects.
Pentagon & Policy
View all →Pentagon & Policy·Jul 13, 2026·DefenseScoop
DOD Pauses Cybersecurity Requirements for CMMC Phase 2
The DOD has paused CMMC Phase 2 due to bureaucratic concerns. Learn what this means for defense contractors and military personnel.
Pentagon & Policy·Jul 13, 2026·Air & Space Forces Magazine
Senator Lindsey Graham, 33-Year USAF Veteran, Dies at 71
Senator Lindsey Graham, a 33-year USAF veteran, died on July 12, 2026, impacting the military community and veteran affairs.
Pentagon & Policy·Jul 13, 2026·Military Times
Lawmakers Demand Pentagon Release Findings from Iran School Strike Investigation
Lawmakers are pressing the Pentagon for findings from the investigation into the February strike at a girls' school in Iran.
Veteran Affairs
View all →Veteran Affairs·Jul 13, 2026·Military.com
VA and HHS Launch New Psychedelic Therapy Partnership for Veterans
The VA and HHS have partnered to enhance psychedelic therapy for veterans, impacting over 1 million.
Veteran Affairs·Jul 13, 2026·Military Times
Col. Frank Cohn, WWII Veteran of the Battle of the Bulge, Dies at 100
Col. Frank Cohn, a veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, passed away at 100. His legacy impacts veterans and military history.
Veteran Affairs·Jul 13, 2026·Military Times
Navy Christens Flight III Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer After Korean War Hero
The Navy honors Korean War hero George M. Neal with a new Flight III destroyer, marking a significant tribute to service members.
Defense Tech
View all →Defense Tech·Jul 13, 2026·Air & Space Forces Magazine
SDA Awards Contracts for 36 Golden Dome Missile Tracking Satellites
The SDA has awarded contracts for 36 satellites to enhance the Golden Dome missile defense system.
Defense Tech·Jul 13, 2026·Air & Space Forces Magazine
Air Force's New Software Procurement Strategy for Collaborative Combat Aircraft
The Air Force's new approach to purchasing software for CCAs aims to enhance competition and prevent vendor lock-in.
Defense Tech·Jul 13, 2026·Military Times
U.S. Navy Deploys Sea Drones in First Combat Strike Against Iran
U.S. Central Command employs sea drones for the first time in combat operations against Iranian facilities.
Transition & Careers
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Transition & Careers·Jul 10, 2026·Military Times
Mongolian Educator Becomes U.S. Soldier After 14-Year Journey
Sgt. Munk Munkhzaya returned to Mongolia as a U.S. soldier after pursuing education abroad, highlighting unique military transitions.
Transition & Careers·Jul 10, 2026·Army Times
From Mongolia to U.S. Army: A Soldier's Journey Home
Sgt. Munk Munkhzaya shares his journey from Mongolia to U.S. Army and back home.
Transition & Careers·Jul 9, 2026·DefenseScoop
AI-Powered Platforms Enhance Mission Readiness in Defense
Explore how AI is transforming defense workforce data into improved mission readiness.
Service Life
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Service Life·Jul 13, 2026·Military.com
Everything You Need to Know About Military Dependent ID Cards
Learn how to obtain or renew military dependent ID cards efficiently.
Service Life·Jul 13, 2026·Military Times
F-16 Pilot Capt. Nathanial Welch Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for Valor
Capt. Nathanial Welch awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for bravery during a 2025 mission in Saudi Arabia.
Service Life·Jul 10, 2026·Marine Corps Times
Retired Army Officer Bill Fitzhugh Appointed to Lead Military Commissary System
Retired Army officer Bill Fitzhugh appointed to lead military commissaries, impacting service members and families.
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