Daily News Roundup

Corps updates physical fitness test standards for combat MOS Marines

Updates include sex-neutral requirements for all combat MOS Marines to score a minimum of 210 out of a possible 300.

America’s Dunkirk: The battle of Long Island

Wars are not won by evacuation, but George Washington’s decision to evacuate Long Island in August 1776 ultimately saved the the Continental Army.

Sailors to see $375 million in barracks improvements

Plans include major projects for more urgent renovations and improvements at six bases, as well as smaller projects across 50 bases.

Opinion

Winning the long game: Sustaining sea power as our enduring advantage

"America does not want a fair fight — we want a fleet so capable, so ready and so forward that the fight never begins," CNO Adm. Daryl Caudle argues.

‘Warrior dividend’ is on the way to troops, Trump says

In honor of America's 250th anniversary, troops will receive $1,776 before Christmas, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.

VA to launch largest reorganization of health care system in 30 years

The Department of Veterans Affairs will slash the number of networks that support VA medical centers and realign policy offices to promote consistency.

Attention, ladies: You can now wear the iconic Marine Corps boat cloak

The few and the proud just got a bit more debonaire.

Hegseth orders overhaul of Chaplain Corps

In a Tuesday video message, Hegseth said he intends to “make the Chaplain Corps great again,” by restoring its focus on religious ministry.

Pentagon escalates probe into Sen. Mark Kelly over lawful orders video

The Defense Department says it is accelerating its probe into Sen. Mark Kelly for allegedly violating military law.

Army, Navy underreported low-scoring recruits, DOD watchdog finds

A Pentagon watchdog found that the Army and Navy failed to accurately calculate the number of recruits who scored low on military aptitude tests.

Senate passes major policy bill authorizing $900 billion for Pentagon

The National Defense Authorization Act now heads to the desk of President Donald Trump, who is expected to sign it.

USS Nimitz returns home for likely last time before retirement

The aircraft carrier is set to return to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, and be decommissioned in 2026 after 50 years of service.

CNO dishes on sailor wellbeing, US Navy success in era of competition

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle sat down with Military Times to discuss his ambitions for maritime dominance in 2026 and beyond.

First teaser trailer for Jimmy Stewart biopic just dropped

'Jimmy' is set to hit theaters Nov. 6, 2026.

Vietnam nears completion of militarized South China Sea outposts

Vietnam has revved up South China Sea land reclamation efforts this year, beginning construction on eight previously untouched Spratly Islands features.

Trump orders blockade of ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into Venezuela

The moves comes after U.S. forces last week seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast.