American attorney and politician, governor of Alaska (2009–2014)
The suspension of eight South Carolina pilots has been lifted after a routine safety review of last month’s Salute from the Shore air parade, which included Apache helicopters with the SC National Guard. Officials say the move restores flight duties while the Pentagon reviews safety procedures and local reactions.
The Department of Defense has initiated mandatory testosterone screenings for service members aged 30 and older, aiming to boost performance and resilience. Experts warn the policy lacks clear scientific backing and could pose health risks, especially for women. The measure has sparked debate over guidelines and priorities within the force.
DCAS has moved four soldiers’ deaths and additional injuries from the Iran conflict into a new Overseas Operations category, while tallying overall wounded at 642. Officials say changes follow the end of Operation Epic Fury and aim to reflect ongoing hostilities and casualties since July 7, 2026.
The US has ongoing shortages of long‑range missiles and interceptors amid the Iran war. Authorities are replenishing stockpiles, ramping up production, and monitoring ally readiness as munitions levels remain stressed. Multiple outlets report depleted Patriot and THAAD interceptors and widespread use of ATACMS, PrSM, Tomahawks, and other missiles.
The Washington Post has reported that President Trump has secretly swapped planes when leaving a NATO summit in Ankara due to a credible Iranian threat. He boarded Air Force One in view of cameras and was later transported to a military aircraft via a catering truck, with journalists unaware. The president asserts he follows security guidance, while the administration defends the newer aircraft’s security.
The Pentagon has urged defense firms to dramatically speed up production to replenish reduced stockpiles amid ongoing tensions with Iran. Feinberg has called for plans within 21 days to boost capacity, signaling a push to rebuild the defense industrial base as Congress debates funding.
Stars and Stripes has dismissed editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, publisher Max Lederer and reporter Lara Korte after the Pentagon issued notices of separation citing insubordination. The journalists have filed a First Amendment lawsuit in Washington, DC, arguing the department is attempting to curb the paper's editorial independence after recent disputes over coverage and management changes.
The US-SOUTHCOM operation has interdicted and sunk a floating refueling vessel linked to the Los Choneros criminal network. Crew members were removed and handed to Ecuadorian authorities as part of ongoing efforts to disrupt narco-trafficking networks in the Eastern Pacific.
The Joint Staff is conducting widespread polygraph examinations on civilian and military personnel amid an investigation into leaks of classified information tied to dwindling U.S. munition stocks during the Iran conflict. Officials say the effort aims to identify leakers and deter future disclosures, with no one reportedly failing the tests thus far.
The Congressional Budget Office has concluded that the six‑month US‑Israel war against Iran has cost about $38 billion and will rise further, with inflation projected to jump 0.5 percentage points in early 2027. The shortage of munitions and rising energy prices are straining budgets and testing US readiness as policymakers consider emergency restocking funding.
The Pentagon has released new guidance on a program to screen male service members for testosterone deficiency, intended to identify those who may perform at their best. The policy, announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in July, is being rolled out with support from health influencers online. Medical experts caution that evidence for broad benefits is limited and warn of potential health risks.
Hegseth has announced a 20% reduction in flag and general officer positions across the U.S. military by January 1, 2027, following last year’s 10% cut. The move is part of a broader effort to streamline leadership and reduce bureaucracy, with critics warning of consequences for readiness and leadership turnover.
A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has diverted to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after an altercation on the flight deck. The airline has said all passengers are safe and accounted for. Israeli officials have said a pilot stabbed the co-pilot and tried to sabotage the aircraft; Israeli warplanes monitored the diversion and passengers restrained the assailant.
President Donald Trump has approved a U.S. Army firing‑squad execution for Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, convicted for the 2009 Fort Hood shootings that killed 13 people and wounded more than 30. The Army secretary has been instructed to set the time and place; Hasan can seek civilian habeas review that could delay the execution for years.