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The Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) is a principle-based, behavioral health integration model used in primary care to improve access and quality of behavioral health treatment. CoCM was originally developed and tested for the treatment of depression. This JGIM Perspective argues that when principle-based models are scaled to complex populations and settings beyond those for which they were originally developed, the boundaries of the principles are strained. In scaling CoCM for the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) co-occurring with PTSD and/or depression in a randomized trial, we found challenges with enacting the principles of CoCM for a complex population in…

Soldiers from the 7th Infantry Division and 1st Multi-Domain Task Force held a redesignation ceremony June 18 at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, to case the 1st MDTF Headquarters and 7th ID Headquarters Support Company colors and uncase the 7th Infantry Division (Multi-Domain Command-Pacific) Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion colors, marking a major organizational shift. The redesignation honors the Bayonet Division’s legacy while establishing the 7th Infantry Division (Multi-Domain Command-Pacific) as theArmy’s newest theater-enabling command, built to integrate maneuver, fires, air defense, cyber, space, electronic warfare, intelligence, unmanned systems, sustainment, and command and control in support of the Joint Force across the Pacific.…

When the sound of a gunshot pierced the lively hum of a crowded motorcade more than 60 years ago, Clint Hill threw himself across the bodies of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy.The former Secret Service Agent, whose actions became a defining part of that fatal Dallas day, was laid to rest this week at Arlington National Cemetery — the same burial ground as President Kennedy — with military honors. Hill was 93 when he passed away Feb. 21, 2025, according to the United States Secret Service Association. Hill was drafted and served three years in the Army Counterintelligence…

The remains of all eight crew members who died on Monday at Edwards Air Force Base will be airlifted to another Air Force base for further identification and post-mortem care on Friday.On Wednesday, the base confirmed the identities of the eight individuals who perished in the B-52 Stratofortress crash. Shortly after takeoff, the aircraft crashed and burst into flames on the base’s runway, with officials saying it was unsurvivable.The remains of Col. Gregory Watson, 53, Lt. Col. Gabriel Estrella, 40, Maj. Alexander Davis, 34, Maj. Robert Dee, 40, Maj. Brad Hovey, 35, Retired Lt. Col. Miles Middleton, 50, Jeromy Smith,…

BRUSSELS — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new review of America’s troop deployments in Europe on Thursday and threatened to withhold some U.S. dues to NATO if “free riding” allies did not meet their defense spending commitments.Hegseth, addressing defense ministers at NATO headquarters in Brussels, said the U.S. review would last for up to six months and include consultations with the U.S. Congress, which has legislated a minimum number of U.S. forces in Europe.While he did not explicitly say the review could result in reductions in U.S. force deployments in Europe, he stressed the goal would be to…

“Almaz-Antey Air Defense Concern” presented the full-scale version Tor-M2KM short-range air defense missile system (ADMS) for the first time at the static display of the Fleet-2026 International Maritime Defense Show (IMDS) EDR On-Line previously reported on this modification of the Tor ADMS system, based on models showcased at international military-technical exhibitions. The 9K331MKM Tor-M2KM ADMS system is a modification of the Tor-M2E system and features the ability to mount combat and technical assets on any platform of corresponding displacement or payload capacity. The system consists of a 9A331MK-1 autonomous combat module (ACM), a 9M334D surface-to-air missile module with four 9M331D…

Credit: Sgt. 1st Class Christopher M. RobbinsDefense Feeds, Washington. The M109A7 Paladin howitzers will continue serving as a cornerstone of U.S. Army artillery forces following a new $535 million contract aimed at sustaining production and maintaining long-term fire support capabilities.The agreement reinforces the Army’s commitment to modernizing its indirect fire systems while ensuring combat units retain access to one of the military’s most important battlefield assets.The latest procurement decision comes as artillery remains at the center of military planning worldwide. Recent conflicts have demonstrated the decisive role of long-range fires, prompting armies to invest heavily in modernized self-propelled howitzers capable…

FEMA has reversed some staff cuts under new leadership, but a lawsuit contends DHS continues to exert unlawful control over workforce decisions. Justin Doubleday@jdoubledayWFED June 19, 2026 12:46 pm 3 min read A court case challenging now-reversed workforce cuts at the Federal Emergency Management Agency is forging ahead, with plaintiffs in the case arguing the Department of Homeland Security is still unlawfully making staffing decisions for FEMA. The ongoing lawsuit was originally filed in January after FEMA began not renewing scores of staff known as Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employees (COREs). The lawsuit alleged DHS and then-Homeland Security Secretary Kristi…

A former UFC title challenger is more interested in running it back with Merab Dvalishvili than chasing another bantamweight title shot at the moment.Former champ Dvalishvili defended his 135-pound strap successfully 3 times last year. However, his fourth title defense didn’t go his way, and he was dethroned by Petr Yan in a rematch at UFC 323.The promotion has promised him an immediate title rematch. However, “No Mercy” had to undergo lower-back surgery, and thus, the Yan vs. Dvalishvili 3 title rematch has not taken place yet. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – DECEMBER 06: Petr Yan (R) punches Merab Dvalishvili of…

SK Oceanplant has delivered the second Ulsan-class (FFX) Batch-III frigate, ROKS Gyeongbuk, to the Republic of Korea (ROK) Navy. SK Oceanplant Press Release Translated by Naval News SK Oceanplant announced on June 19 that it has delivered the ROK Navy’s latest frigate, ROKS Gyeongbuk, ahead of the original end-June schedule. The delivery ceremony was held at SK Oceanplant’s headquarters in Goseong, South Gyeongsang Province. Attendees included Hwang Jong-seo, Commander of the ROK Navy’s 8th Combat Training Group; Choi Sang-deok, Head of the Naval Ship Program Department at the Defense Acquisition Program Administration; Yang Geum-hui, Vice Governor for Economic Affairs of…