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Food insecurity among military families has skyrocketed, according to a recently released survey from the Military Family Advisory Network.  The latest iteration of MFAN’s biennial survey — the largest independent research effort focused on military families — examined family well-being and explored how the experiences of military families impact overall force readiness.  The organization received over 10,000 responses in this survey cycle, with military spouses making up the largest share of respondents, followed by active-duty service members.  The survey, conducted Oct. 2 through Jan. 16, found that 41.2% of respondents reported experiencing low or very low food security, up from…

The 2026 Center on Irregular Warfare and Armed Groups (CIWAG) Maritime Symposium, Gathering Storms & Shifting Tides: Maritime Security and Seapower in an Era of Strategic Rivalry, demonstrated once again why the U.S. Naval War College has become one of the nation’s leading venues for advancing thought on irregular warfare in the maritime domain. Over three days in Newport, Rhode Island, military professionals, academics, policymakers, legal scholars, intelligence professionals, technologists, and industry leaders examined the changing character of maritime competition and the growing importance of irregular warfare at sea. The symposium was a success not simply because of the distinguished…

The Summer season has officially begun, meaning that gaming news will be slowing down for the foreseeable future and will ramp up again once September begins. Or is it? Well, while that might have been true once upon a time, but looking at what we have lined up, it certainly doesn’t look like it. We have plenty of new details about the upcoming digital adaptation of Bolt Action, a new Slitherine Next coming in July, and of course, the Steam Summer Sale of 2026 is currently ongoing, so we have to talk about it! Join me, and let’s take a…

Iran Press TV Sunday, 28 June 2026 6:35 AM Hundreds of people have gathered in Tirana for the 28th consecutive day of protests under the banner, “Albania is not for sale,” opposing the sale of a beach for a tourism initiative associated with Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of US President Donald Trump. Protesters, holding banners and placards, assembled in Skanderbeg Square on Saturday, before proceeding with Albanian flags to the Prime Minister’s Office located on Martyrs of the Nation Boulevard. Following speeches delivered outside the building, the demonstrators continued their march through the streets of Tirana. The protesters expressed their…

Europeans have been humiliated, disparaged, and sidelined since U.S. President Donald Trump returned to office in 2025. Indeed, it is no exaggeration to say that Europe has become the president’s favorite punching bag. The continent is, his administration believes, militarily emaciated, economically irrelevant, politically unfit, and culturally doomed to civilizational erasure. Trump’s attempt to coerce Denmark into relinquishing Greenland in 2025 was symbolic of the administration’s dismissive attitude.So set is Washington in its beliefs about Europe, however, that it has overlooked the profound changes that are taking place. For the first time in decades, Europeans recognize the dangers that surround…

A contract has been signed between Romania’s Ministry of National Defense and Rafael for the acquisition of the SPYDER system for protection against aerial threats This is another selection of the SPYDER system by a NATO nation, positioning the system as a European standard. This marks the initial phase of a strategic framework agreement between Rafael and Romania, with an estimated value of over two billion euros. Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd announces that Romania’s Ministry of National Defense (MoND) has selected Rafael’s SPYDER air defense system to protect the country against short to medium range aerial threats (SHORAD-VSHORAD), as…

Islam Makhachev defends his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 and the undercard for that championship bout continues to grow.Several intriguing names join the UFC 330 lineup. Blue-chip middleweight prospect Mansur Abdul-Malik (9-1-1) looks to rebound from his first loss when he fights veteran Dustin Stoltzfus (16-8), longtime welterweight contender Vicente Luque (24-12-1) seeks his second straight victory at 185 pounds against Tresean Gore (6-4), and veteran welterweights Geoff Neal (16-8) and Chidi Njokuani (25-12, 1 NC) face off.UFC 330 is headlined by Makhachev going for a record-breaking 17th straight UFC victory as he puts his 170-pound…

Strong legs are the foundation of athletic performance, daily movement, and long term health. Whether your goal is to improve your CrossFit performance, lift heavier weights, run faster, jump higher, or simply move better, building stronger legs should be a priority. Many beginners make the mistake of focusing only on upper body training because it is more visible. However, the muscles of the lower body are the largest and most powerful in the human body. Developing them properly can improve strength, athleticism, metabolism, balance, and even reduce the risk of injury. The good news is that building stronger legs does…

Guest: Brett Loper Title: Executive vice president of policy at the Peter G. Peterson Foundation Summary: The latest social security trustees report doesn’t break new ground, but it does move up the timeline for when the trust fund starts to run out of money. And it raises a basic question: if we’ve known this was coming, why hasn’t anything changed? The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton provides expert insights on current events in the federal community. Read more interviews to keep up with daily news and analysis that affect the federal workforce. Reach out to Terry and the Federal Drive…

Press release Defence Secretary has shifted Defence Investment Plan towards more immediate priorities, including getting the latest kit into the hands of military personnel on the frontline. From: Ministry of Defence and Dan Jarvis MBE MP Published 28 June 2026 Over £500 million will be committed to continue the transformation of the UK Commando Force, including with new high-speed Commando Insertion Craft. Defence Secretary has shifted Defence Investment Plan towards more immediate priorities, including getting the latest kit into the hands of military personnel on the frontline. The DIP is expected to be published ahead of the NATO Summit…