Pentagon & PolicyAugust 16, 2026·Task & Purpose
U.S. Forces Begin Delivering Aid to Colombia After Deadly Earthquake
U.S. military begins aid delivery to Colombia after deadly earthquake, impacting service members and their families.
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Defense Tech·Aug 16, 2026·Task & Purpose
NORAD Official Warns U.S. Bases Are Ill-Equipped to Counter Drone Attacks
NORAD officials express concerns over U.S. bases' lack of drone defense capabilities, impacting military readiness.
Pay & Benefits·Aug 16, 2026·Military.com
Marine Veteran Claims Contaminated Oysters Caused Permanent Brain Injury
Marine veteran Joe Belgio claims permanent brain injury from contaminated oysters. A lawsuit has been filed on his behalf.
Veteran Affairs·Aug 16, 2026·Military.com
Free NYU Business Course for Veterans and Military Spouses
Apply for NYU's free VET-1 program by August 25, 2026, to start your business journey.
Pay & Benefits·Aug 16, 2026·Military.com
Fifteen Unclaimed Veterans Receive Full Military Honors in Pennsylvania
Fifteen unclaimed veterans receive full military honors in Pennsylvania, highlighting the importance of honoring those who served.
Pentagon & Policy·Aug 16, 2026·Military.com
Pentagon Gives Defense Contractors 21 Days to Boost Weapons Production
The Pentagon has given defense contractors 21 days to submit plans for increasing weapons production capacity.
Service Life·Aug 15, 2026·Task & Purpose
Adm. Brad Cooper Visits USS Abraham Lincoln Amid Quality of Life Concerns
Adm. Brad Cooper's visit to the USS Abraham Lincoln addresses quality of life concerns for sailors and Marines.
Pay & Benefits
View all →Pay & Benefits·Aug 16, 2026·Military.com
Marine Veteran Claims Contaminated Oysters Caused Permanent Brain Injury
Marine veteran Joe Belgio claims permanent brain injury from contaminated oysters. A lawsuit has been filed on his behalf.
Pay & Benefits·Aug 16, 2026·Military.com
Fifteen Unclaimed Veterans Receive Full Military Honors in Pennsylvania
Fifteen unclaimed veterans receive full military honors in Pennsylvania, highlighting the importance of honoring those who served.
Pay & Benefits·Aug 15, 2026·Military.com
Veterans Charity Sued by NY Attorney General for Allegedly Pocketing $50,000
A veterans charity is facing legal action for allegedly misusing $50,000 in donations, impacting veterans and their families.
Pentagon & Policy
View all →Pentagon & Policy·Aug 16, 2026·Task & Purpose
U.S. Forces Begin Delivering Aid to Colombia After Deadly Earthquake
U.S. military begins aid delivery to Colombia after deadly earthquake, impacting service members and their families.
Pentagon & Policy·Aug 16, 2026·Military.com
Pentagon Gives Defense Contractors 21 Days to Boost Weapons Production
The Pentagon has given defense contractors 21 days to submit plans for increasing weapons production capacity.
Pentagon & Policy·Aug 15, 2026·Military.com
Former Marine Major Warns NATO of Strategic Failures Regarding Russia and ISIS
Former Marine Maj. Andrés Cáceres-Solari details his warnings to NATO about Russia and ISIS, highlighting military implications.
Veteran Affairs
View all →Veteran Affairs·Aug 16, 2026·Military.com
Free NYU Business Course for Veterans and Military Spouses
Apply for NYU's free VET-1 program by August 25, 2026, to start your business journey.
Veteran Affairs·Aug 15, 2026·Task & Purpose
Strava Exposes US Military Bases to Security Risks Once Again
Over 1,300 Strava users posted workouts at US bases in the Middle East, raising security concerns.
Veteran Affairs·Aug 15, 2026·Military.com
National Code Talker Day Celebrates Legacy of 101-Year-Old Veteran
National Code Talker Day honors 101-year-old Thomas H. Begay, one of the last living Code Talkers, highlighting their legacy.
Defense Tech
View all →Defense Tech·Aug 16, 2026·Task & Purpose
NORAD Official Warns U.S. Bases Are Ill-Equipped to Counter Drone Attacks
NORAD officials express concerns over U.S. bases' lack of drone defense capabilities, impacting military readiness.
Defense Tech·Aug 14, 2026·DefenseScoop
Northcom General Raises Alarm on Weak Drone Defenses in the Homeland
Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Jarrard warns about the vulnerabilities of U.S. drone defenses amid increasing threats.
Defense Tech·Aug 14, 2026·Air & Space Forces Magazine
Pentagon Calls for Development of Airborne Directed Energy Weapons
The Pentagon calls for industry collaboration on new directed energy weapons for aircraft to enhance counter-drone capabilities.
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Transition & Careers·Aug 12, 2026·Federal News Network
Army Civilian Workforce Decreases by 18% at Major Depots
The Army's civilian workforce at two major depots has decreased by 18%, affecting job security for many.
Transition & Careers·Aug 11, 2026·Military.com
Transforming Downtime: 5 Tips for Veterans in Civilian Jobs
Learn how to turn downtime in your civilian job into an advantage with these five actionable tips.
Transition & Careers·Aug 10, 2026·Army Times
Veterans' Unemployment Rate Remains Steady Amid Job Losses
Despite job losses in July, veterans' unemployment rates remain stable, providing a glimmer of hope for transitioning service members.
Service Life
View all →Service Life·Aug 15, 2026·Task & Purpose
Adm. Brad Cooper Visits USS Abraham Lincoln Amid Quality of Life Concerns
Adm. Brad Cooper's visit to the USS Abraham Lincoln addresses quality of life concerns for sailors and Marines.
Service Life·Aug 15, 2026·Task & Purpose
Airmen Who Died During Fitness Test Suffered Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Airmen's deaths during fitness tests linked to sudden cardiac arrest, highlighting health risks in the military.
Service Life·Aug 14, 2026·Task & Purpose
Army Grounds Apache Helicopter Training Flights After Deadly Fort Hood Crash
The Army has paused Apache helicopter training flights following a deadly crash at Fort Hood, affecting readiness and training schedules.
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