Flu vaccine requirement discarded ‘effective immediately,’ Hegseth says
The flu vaccine has been required annually for U.S. military personnel since the 1950s .
Pentagon & Congress
Advocates press for preventive programs, VA benefits for struggling vets
Representatives from specialty courts and veterans’ legal organizations pressed Congress Wednesday for expansion of the Veterans Treatment Courts system.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy thanks Danes in person for F-16s
Denmark and the Netherlands announced that they will provide Kyiv with F-16 warplanes that could be delivered around the end of the year.
North Korea launches cruise missiles as US, South Korea launch drills
The tests came three days after U.S., South Korea and Japanese leaders met and agreed to increase cooperation on their ballistic missile defenses.
New Be All You Can Be ads arrive amid Army marketing leadership change
Watch the Army's new "Be All You Can Be" advertisements here.
Army announces two aviation brigade deployments
Two active duty aviation brigades are heading overseas this fall.
Guard general put on admin leave following misconduct investigation
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced Maj. Gen. Michael Turley’s suspension on Thursday.
US, Japan and South Korea boost security ties over China’s objections
Details about the new “duty to consult” commitment emerged as President Joe Biden prepared to welcome South Korean and Japanese leaders to Camp David.
Ukraine will get F-16 fighter jets from Dutch, Danes after US agrees
It was not immediately clear when the first F-16s might enter the conflict as Ukrainian pilots will also have to undertake at least six months’ training.
Opinion
War in Ukraine is a warning to China of the risks in attacking Taiwan
Foreign policy experts are divided on whether Russia’s invasion of Ukraine makes it more or less likely that China will launch a similar attack on Taiwan.
Here’s why Army hotel rates are going back up
On average, troops will pay about $35 more per night than their housing allowance, once their Temporary Lodging Expense allowance ends.
