NOVEMBER 11, 2025 – For the 15th consecutive year, the Jack Daniel Distillery and the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) are joining forces for "Operation Ride Home" (ORH), a program that helps junior-enlisted service members and their families travel home for the holidays. Since its inception in 2011, ORH has brought 14,361 service members and their loved ones together, ensuring … [Read more...]
Netflix Premieres “MARINES” Docuseries
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 – Netflix recently announced MARINES, a new four-part documentary series offering an unprecedented inside look at the United States Marine Corps. Produced by Lucky 8 TV and Amblin Entertainment, and distributed by Netflix, the series will premiere Nov. 10, 2025—coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the Marine Corps’ founding on Nov. 10, 1775. Inside the … [Read more...]
VETERANS DAY: DeCA Honors America’s Veterans
NOVEMBER 11, 2025 - As the nation observes Veterans Day on Nov. 11, the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) seeks to honor America's veterans by ensuring they are aware of the benefit they've earned, said the agency’s senior enlisted advisor to the director. “The commissary benefit is a significant part of the overall military compensation package,” Navy Command Master Chief … [Read more...]
TRICARE Open Season Starts Today
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - Note: TRICARE Open Season isn’t affected by the current lapse in federal appropriations. Open season continues as scheduled from Nov. 10 through Dec. 9. TRICARE Open Season begins today, Nov. 10! Starting today, you have the opportunity to make changes to your TRICARE plan. This year’s open season lasts through Tuesday, Dec. 9. This is your annual chance … [Read more...]
Secretary of War Announces Acquisition Reform
NOVEMBER 10, 2025 - The following memorandums were referenced by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during his remarks at the National War College on Fort McNair, Washington, D.C., on Friday, November 7. These directives outline the Department's next phase of acquisition. The memorandums—"Transforming the Defense Acquisition System into the Warfighting Acquisition System to … [Read more...]