Nonprofit rallies to help Military families hit by Government shutdown
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The ongoing federal government shutdown is threatening military families with delayed paychecks and the looming expiration of SNAP benefits. In response, local nonprofit Mission Outdoors, led by Navy veteran Ladale Herron, has raised $3,000 to purchase commissary gift cards for service members.

Vance attends Marine Corps 250th anniversary celebration at Camp Pendleton

Vice President JD Vance joined fellow Marines at Camp Pendleton, California, to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

US strikes drug boat in Caribbean, capturing remaining survivors
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The US military has reportedly launched its sixth strike in recent weeks on a suspected drug submersible in the Caribbean, but unlike previous strikes, two or three crew members survived and were captured.

Plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth makes unscheduled landing in U.K. due to cracked windshield

A plane carrying DOD Secretary Pete Hegseth back to the United States from a NATO meeting in Brussels, Belgium had to make an unscheduled landing in the United Kingdom due to a crack in the aircraft’s windshield.

WA flags will fly at half-staff on Friday honoring 4 deaths

Gov. Bob Ferguson has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Oct. 17 to honor the lives of four fallen soldiers who died near Joint Base Lewis-McChord last month.

Celebrating 250 years: The U.S. Navy, founded on October 13, 1775

The United States Navy is celebrating 250 years of service, sacrifice, and tradition, commemorating its founding on October 13, 1775.

Trump orders Pentagon to use available funds to pay troops amid government shutdown

President Donald Trump said he has ordered the Defense Department to use all available funds to ensure U.S. troops are paid on October 15 despite the ongoing government shutdown.

Israel signs off on Hamas peace deal
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The Israeli government is officially signing off on the peace deal with Hamas and the return of the remaining hostages. Meanwhile, the U.S. will send 200 troops to Israel to help facilitate security and the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza.

The Insurrection Act: What is it and could Trump invoke it for National Guard?

As conflict over Trump’s deployment of federal troops continues, Trump said Monday he’d be willing to invoke the Insurrection Act if necessary to get active duty military in states. Here’s what that means.

Pete Hegseth meets with top US generals
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Hundreds of U.S. generals and admirals from around the world gathered at Quantico, Virginia after being summoned by Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth, who laid out new guidelines for the department at the meeting.

U.S. military service members aren’t paid during government shutdown; most VA services not impacted

During a government shutdown, members of the United States military, including active duty, National Guard, and reserve members, are not paid but must continue to report for duty to carry out their assigned responsibilities.  Members of the Coast Guard are also not paid during the shutdown. 

Military veteran charged in deadly North Carolina shooting
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A decorated Marine veteran is facing murder, attempted murder, and assault charges after allegedly killing three people and injuring five others in a mass shooting at a North Carolina waterfront bar.

Hegseth summons hundreds of generals, admirals for urgent meeting

The directive doesn't offer a reason for the gathering Tuesday of senior commanders of the one-star rank or higher and their top advisers.

US Army issues new appearance, uniform standards

The U.S. Army has introduced a new policy updating its grooming, appearance, and uniform standards following a comprehensive review.