Trump’s abrupt U-turn on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz came after backlash from allies

Saudi Arabia, a key Gulf ally, suspended the U.S. military’s ability to use its bases and airspace to carry out the operation, sources say.

Shifting costs to allies won’t ‘restore’ U.S. maritime dominance

Since the early 2020s, however, concerns about China's dominance in the maritime sector have become widespread in the policy community.

GAO Report on Determining Cost-of-Living Allowances for Military Personnel

The following is the Government Accountability Office report, Military Personnel: DOD Should Improve Processes for Determining Cost-of-Living Allowances, published April 30, 2026.

CNO: U.S. Naval Aviators Will No Longer Command Amphibious Warships

Naval aviators will no longer command amphibious warships, according to a directive issued last week by Chief of Naval Operations Daryl Caudle. Citing poor amphibious ship readiness and operational availability, Caudle said that surface warfare officers would become the only officers authorized t...

Arrest of day care center employee on US base in Bavaria is ‘extremely sensitive’ case

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — An American employee at the primary child care center serving Defense Department families in Grafenwoehr was arrested at the facility last week, according to German and U.S. authorities. Read more at: https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2026-05-06/german-police-arrest-e...

Updates to the War in the Middle East - Mainly for Military Personnel & Family

CFL/ACFLs - May 6, 2026

CFL/ACFLs, Updated PRP FAQ (May 2026). Updated PRIMS Training. The PRIMS Command Summary Reports training has been updated to reflect PRP policy and system changes.

Career submariner selected to perform duties of under secretary of the Navy

Retired Navy Capt. William Toti, career submariner and former advisor to Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg, is filling in as the Navy’s No. 2 civilian. As of May 1, Toti is performing the duties of the under secretary of the Navy after Hung Cao took on the role of acting secretary following...

Updates to the War in the Middle East - Mainly for Military Personnel & Family