JULY 17, 2026 - The War Department delivers one of the most comprehensive health benefits, through TRICARE, including an exceptional prescription drug benefit program, said David J. Smith, Defense Health Agency deputy director, during a Senate Armed Services Committee's personnel subcommittee hearing in Washington yesterday. TRICARE covers most prescription drugs approved by … [Read more...]
AI-Powered Chatbot Helps Streamline Recruiting
JULY 17, 2026 - To help Army recruiters get information fast, enabling them to do their jobs at speed and with more authoritative resources, the Army developed Staff Sgt. Star, an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot. The tool provides policy and regulatory guidance and answers to recruiting-based questions, allowing recruiters to quickly find answers without having to … [Read more...]
President Trump Announces $10B Investment in Defense Industry
JULY 16, 2026 - President Donald J. Trump announced that the War Department will be investing roughly $10 billion in materiel production while in support of more than 4,000 defense industry jobs across Pennsylvania. Trump made the announcement yesterday while delivering keynote remarks toward the end of the first-ever Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit, an event that … [Read more...]
USS Albany (SSN 753) Gets Overhaul
JULY 16, 2026 - Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY) delivered USS Albany (SSN 753) to the Navy at Naval Submarine Base New London, returning the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine before the Fourth of July holiday. “Team Albany worked tirelessly to deliver a battle-ready asset back to the fleet and get the team home to celebrate the Nation’s 250th anniversary,” said Jeremy … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Bombarded with False Distress Calls
JULY 16, 2026 — The Coast Guard is raising awareness of the dangers and penalties associated with hoax distress calls, including those transmitted via radio, phone, and on social media. Since January 2026, Coast Guard command center watchstanders in the Great Lakes District have received 187 false distress calls, including three confirmed hoaxes. A hoax may include … [Read more...]