Army prep course jeopardized health of recruits, IG says
Trainees with body fat compositions that exceeded the allowed amount were admitted to the Army’s Future Soldier Preparatory Course.
Pentagon & Congress
Pentagon orders new social media purge to remove diversity mentions
If the services can't remove DEI content from their platforms by March 5, they must temporarily remove all content published in the Biden administration.
Transgender troops will be separated from military, Pentagon says
A new Pentagon memo directs the military to identify service members diagnosed with gender dysphoria within 30 days and begin separation actions.
Gene Hackman, Oscar-winning actor and Marine veteran, dies at 95
Actor Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 64, were found dead with their dog in their New Mexico home.
North Korea appears to have sent more troops to aid Russia, Seoul says
Observers say North Korean leader Kim Jong Un could send more troops to Russia to win further Russian assistance before the war ends.
General: 8% cuts ‘painful,’ but could bring fresh funds for Air Force
“There’s not many places that we can go for” such cuts, Maj. Gen. Joseph Kunkel said, with the Air Force smaller and older than it's ever been.
Army will field its long-range hypersonic weapon by end of fiscal year
The U.S. is in a race to field the capability and develop systems to defend against hypersonic missiles, which China and Russia are developing and testing.
Military spouses still face confusion in federal return-to-office rule
Democratic lawmakers are demanding immediate action to make clear that federally employed military spouses are exempt from the rule.
Vet’s Capitol riot pardon covers separate weapons case: Prosecutors
The DOJ said an Army veteran's separate conviction for illegally possessing stolen grenades and classified info is covered by Trump’s pardon.
Airman dead after shooting at Kirtland Air Force Base
An airman died after fleeing an attempted detention, the Air Force said.
Air Force budget cuts may open old wounds with Congress
Experts say it's unlikely the Air Force could save $15 billion only targeting the kind of diversity and climate change programs Sec. Hegseth has derided.
The Army’s permafrost test bed in Alaska set for significant upgrade
The Army's research facility includes a permafrost tunnel — about a third of a mile long — that has Ice Age-era animal bones jutting out from the walls.
Hegseth: Top military lawyers fired because they weren’t ‘well-suited’
Hegseth said the top lawyers for the Air Force, Army and Navy weren't “well-suited” to provide recommendations when lawful orders are given.
Space Force will play ‘central role’ in Iron Dome, service chief says
The Space Force is evaluating what systems it already has in development to support President Trump's order and what capabilities it would need to build.
Marine Corps cuts back number of Ospreys in Okinawa
The move comes as part of the Marine Corps' 2025 aviation plan that includes efforts to address Osprey safety concerns.
Foreign leaders visit Ukraine to show support on war’s 3rd anniversary
Uncertainty is deepening about the Trump administration’s commitment to helping Ukraine fend off Russia’s invasion.
Trump fires Joint Chiefs chairman, Navy head in DOD leadership purge
Trump plans to nominate retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine as the nation’s next chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
