Teri and Patrick Caserta, who championed the Brandon Act after their son’s suicide in the Navy, are requesting a meeting with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, saying the law’s mental health protections are being ignored.
The Department of Homeland Security has requested $50 million to replace an aging long-range jet used by Secretary Kristi Noem and top officials, sparking criticism from lawmakers over spending priorities and transparency.
Starting in 2026, active-duty families, retirees, and eligible dependents in Atlanta and Tampa will gain a new Tricare Prime health care option, managed by nonprofit CareSource as part of a three-year pilot project led by the Defense Health Agency.
Two long-standing educational programs supporting U.S. troops have been abruptly terminated as part of the Pentagon's budget reduction efforts and the fallout from congressional funding delays. The cuts have left service members and program providers frustrated and uncertain.
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