


What troops, military families need to know about Tricare open season
Military families have some decisions to make about their health care before Tricare open season ends Dec. 9.

Military History
Netherlands WWII cemetery removes displays honoring Black soldiers
ABMC, however, told Dutch news outlets that one panel is “off display, though not out of rotation,” although a second panel was “retired.”

Philippines rethinks military modernization plan after China clashes
Lawmakers have relayed support in passing supplemental budgets for intelligence and materiel acquisitions related to South China Sea operations.

Congress’ to-do list adds budget request for Israel, Ukraine
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Oct. 23, 2023.

Ike carrier strike group headed to the Middle East
Dwight D. Eisenhower's arrival in CENTCOM waters will mark the first time a carrier has operated in those Middle Eastern waters since 2021.

Pentagon raises cap on military medical malpractice claims
Changes would increase the amount of compensation troops can receive.

US military has more work to do integrating women, report finds
Women's perspectives are essential to U.S. national security strategy and operations, according to the report.

The secret behind this soldier’s hilarious Instagram Reels, TikToks
This soldier has found recruiting success by way of humorous social media videos.

Sailor arrested over alleged murder-for-hire plot in Jamaica
A Navy sailor is accused of arranging a murder-for-hire plot against a mother and daughter in Jamaica.

Fixes could cut months off wait for vets’ fire-damaged service records
An inspector general report said frequent procedural mistakes are adding months to elderly veterans' wait for military records.

The fight in Gaza will be hell, military experts in urban combat say
A ground offensive in Gaza promises to be long, brutal and costly.
