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Daily News Roundup

November 09, 2026

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US Army feeds culinary soldiers new job title

Formerly known as culinary specialists, a soldier with the 92G occupation identifier will henceforth be known as a “tactical field feeding specialist.” Read More

US, Colombian troops kick off exercise amid the Pentagon's Western Hemisphere pivot

Hundreds of American and Colombian troops kicked off a sprawling military exercise in Colombia this week as the U.S. military sharpens its focus on the Western Hemisphere. Read More

October surge in hiring lowers veterans’ unemployment to 2.7%

The jobless rate for veterans fell to a stunning 2.7% in October as employers added 165,000 hires. Read More

Judge stops construction of arch at Arlington National Cemetery as key committee votes to approve 

Within an hour after a federal commission approved construction of a 250-foot arch Thursday, a federal judge blocked any work from starting, Read More

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Shutdown woes, Tricare open season and tips for avoiding scams | MOAA Headlines

It's a busy time for the uniformed services community in the runup to the holidays — don’t let scammers catch you off guard as your schedule fills up. Read More

Drones incoming! New innovations on offer in UAS tech | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.10.26

New drone innovations are highlighted in Part 2 of our Business of Defense series. Plus, a sneak peek into a new Smithsonian military aviation exhibit, and tips to avoid scams. Read More

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House maneuver clears path for vote on Major Richard Star Act

If lawmakers do not enact the measure before the 119th Congress ends, supporters will have to pursue it again in the next congressional session. Read More

Final 8 sailors identified from 1945 USS Indianapolis sinking

Eighty-one years after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, the last eight men whose fates remained unclear on that catastrophic evening have been identified. Read More

Small Business Spotlight

The Small Business Spotlight is a free online directory promoting active-duty military, veteran, and spouse businesses, programs, and non-profits around the world. Check it out—or put up a free ad listing for your own endeavor!

Check out new costs for military families as Tricare open season starts

Generally, beneficiaries paying out-of-pocket for healthcare under Tricare in 2026 will pay extra in 2027, according to new fee schedules. Read More

Army shutters ranges on sacred Hawaiian land, scaling back land it leases on the island

More than 20 years after the last live-fire exercise, the Army has shuttered some of its Hawaii training grounds. Read More

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