


Trump claimed that Democrats would use military and overseas absentee ballots to 'cheat' in the election, but experts say the system makes that nearly impossible
Experts say widespread voter fraud in military and overseas citizens ballots would be very difficult, given the nature of the system.

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More troops could be mobilized to help with Hurricane Helene relief
About 7,000 Guardsmen and 1,000 active duty troops are already deployed as part of relief efforts in the Southeast.

No more late-night off-base drinking for US troops in Japan
US military personnel in Japan are now banned from drinking off-base late at night after several service member arrests.

Iran-linked website targets vets with disinformation, think tank warns
The website is attempting to stir up antidemocratic sentiments among veteran voters ahead of the November presidential election, the group warned.
WATCH: Russian fighter jet flies within feet of US F-16 near Alaska
The close encounter comes after a series of Russian incursions into the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone just beyond U.S. sovereign airspace.

Here’s what caused an Air Force F-16 jet crash off South Korea
Without a working attitude indicator and mired in thick cloud cover, the F-16 pilot found it difficult to ensure he was flying away from the ocean.

Houthi rebels claim shooting down another US MQ-9 drone
The attack comes as the one-year anniversary of the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip approaches.

US airstrikes in Syria kill 37 militants tied to ISIS, al-Qaida
U.S. Central Command said it struck Syria on Tuesday, targeting a senior militant from the al-Qaida-linked Hurras al-Deen group and eight others.

Marines barely meet annual recruiting goals, but see encouraging signs
The Marines brought in one member above their enlisted recruiting goal for the ending fiscal year.

National Guard troops deploy for Hurricane Helene relief
Nearly 6,000 National Guard members have deployed to the Southeast, rescuing flood victims, clearing roads and providing vital supplies.

Marines to receive new system for zapping drone swarms out of the sky
The newest Epirus high-powered microwave system is set to be delivered to the Marine Corps Warfighting Lab by the end of 2024.

These units are getting the Army’s newest rifle and machine gun next
Guard, Reserve and active-duty units with a Pacific focus are taking priority, officials said.

Opinion
The case for giving Ukraine long-range striking power in Russia
The U.S. could benefit Ukraine by doing more to help it to conduct long-range strikes in Russia, the authors of this op-ed argue.

Months after Biden’s promise to pardon LGBTQ vets, only 8 have applied
Advocates say the confines are too narrow and the process too cumbersome, dashing hopes that the president’s act of clemency would erase decades of stigma.

Opinion
Why food insecurity remains a challenge for troops and their families
The unique challenges and lived experiences of service members result in a disproportionate rate of food insecurity, the authors of this op-ed write.

Marines to get most significant marksmanship overhaul in 100 years
Much of what has been the shooting standard is out the window in what Marines are calling the biggest change to shooting protocols in over a century.

How the Marine Corps is retaining a lot of its first-term Marines
Marine Corps recruitment and retention numbers are looking mighty healthy, officials say.
