

Poll: Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as war continues
Only 34% of respondents in a new Reuters/Ipsos poll said they approved of the strikes on Iran.

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Airmen can’t get enough of new, warlike basic training, leaders say
Six months after the Air Force launched a tougher, more combat-centric training program, airmen and prospective instructors are clamoring to get involved.

General Atomics delivers FQ-42 Vengeance to Nevada air base
Creech Air Force Base received a new FQ-42 Vengeance aircraft on Friday, with the jet to continue regular test and evaluation operations.

Air Force on track to graduate 1,500 new pilots this fiscal year
The U.S. Air Force is set to graduate 1,500 new pilots in fiscal 2026, following the start of a new training model meant to fill a 2,407-pilot shortfall.

USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Guam as deployment enters 10th month
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Guam for a brief logistics stop, marking 10 months at sea.

Air Force major who called for Trump’s impeachment requests special court-martial
Maj. Jason Watson's defense said his case bears resemblance to a 2021 Marine Corps one, arguing it too should be referred to a special court-martial.
The Pentagon asked industry how fast it could make more weapons. The numbers remain private.
The Pentagon remains mum about defense contractors' plans to boost weapons production and delivery following a 21-day deadline for companies to send ideas.

US watching Chinese marine presence off Alaska, Arctic Coast Guard chief says
The United States is watching China’s presence in its Arctic zone “very closely” amid increasing concerns, a senior U.S. Arctic military official said.

Army wants cheaper base buildings with shorter lifespans, memo shows
The Army is throwing its weight behind new and emerging construction methods to cut building costs by 30%, according to a recent memo.

Hegseth to chair Pentagon’s new Homeland Defense advisory board
The newly established Homeland Defense Board aims to fill a gap Pentagon leaders see in providing military guidance to homeland security missions.
Triumphal arch in Washington to serve as military complex, Trump says
President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery would double as a “military complex."

Pentagon updates guidance on low testosterone testing for males
The Department of Defense on Thursday released clinical guidelines for testing and treating low testosterone in male service members.

Soldier identified following rollover crash at Fort Hood
Pfc. Ethan Brewer was killed and another soldier wounded on Monday during a training exercise at Fort Hood.

Coast Guard releases ‘action plan’ on sexual assault as federal watchdog criticizes delays
The Coast Guard released a 17-step plan Thursday to prevent sexual assault, improve reporting and response and prosecute alleged perpetrators.

Army’s H2F program linked to faster injury recovery among soldiers, study finds
The study found that soldiers in brigades with the program spent 5.9% less time on limited duty after an injury.

Army to promote NCOs who complete drill sergeant, recruiting schools
The Army issued a policy on Friday to promote some noncommissioned officers who complete drill sergeant and recruiting courses.

Long deployments overwhelm a strained Navy mental health system, personnel say
Navy therapists and sailors cited long wait times and inadequate services as hurdles to getting mental health help aboard deployed ships.
