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Know your exposure story: military to provide access to individual occ
In a significant move toward greater transparency and health care empowerment, the Military Health System is urging service members to "Know Your Exposure Story." Starting March 23, 2026, U.S. service
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The latest news from around the Military Health System for the week of March 23-27, 2026, includes submitting research and awards for the Department of War’s primary scientific gathering, teamwork and tools assisting field medic training, and new research on preventing dangerous diseases.
Iran Reviews Ceasefire Proposal Amid Conflicting Signals from Washington
Trump described the ongoing U.S. military campaign against Iran as a “military operation” rather than a war.
U.S. Circulates Iran Peace Plan While Sending Troops to the Middle East
The 2,000 paratroopers heading to the region may give President Trump more leverage in negotiations, but they also leave him with the option of doubling down on military force.
Poll: Most Americans say U.S. military action against Iran has gone too far
About 59% of Americans say U.S. military action in Iran has been excessive.
Fox News Poll: Voters oppose action in Iran but give US military positive marks
A new poll finds 58% of voters oppose U.S. military action in Iran, while Trump's disapproval rating hits a second-term high of 59%, the survey shows.
Iran building up defenses of Kharg Island to protect against potential US ground attack, sources say
Iran has been laying traps and moving additional military personnel and air defenses to Kharg Island in recent weeks in preparation for a possible US operation to take control of the island, according to multiple people familiar with US intelligence reporting on the issue.
Americans Broadly Disapprove of U.S. Military Action in Iran
Most Americans say striking Iran was the wrong decision and disapprove of Trump's handling of the conflict, with stark partisan divides.
This Week in Politics: Developments in the U.S. and Iran War
The U.S. war with Iran rages on and continues to draw mounting public opposition and to induce harsh economic impacts. The conflict has prompted substantial blowback for the Trump administration. A recent poll from Quinnipiac University found that a majority (53%) of U.S. voters disapproved of U.S. military action against Iran, with a larger percentage...
Approximately 1,000 US soldiers preparing to deploy to the Middle East to be available for Iran operations
Approximately 1,000 US soldiers with the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division are expecting to deploy in coming days to the Middle East, according to two sources familiar with the matter, adding to the growing military firepower in the region as the Trump administration says it is in talks with Iran to end the conflict
Breaking the Cycle review – meet the charismatic Thai politician striving to change his country’s history
Gripping documentary examines the Future Forward Party’s unprecedented 2019 election result, and its leader’s aim to break Thailand’s repeated military coups
Treasury secretary defends U.S. military actions in Iran: 'Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate'
Scott Bessent said "all options" were on the table to secure Kharg Island.
Cuba Says Its Military Is Prepared as Trump’s Threats Multiply
A senior Cuban official said the country is preparing for a possible military assault as President Donald Trump increases economic pressure on the government in Havana and suggests it could be the next US target after Venezuela and Iran.
Iran launched missiles at US-UK military base in the Indian Ocean. Here’s what that says about its capabilities
Iran’s attempt to strike a US-UK base over 2,000 miles (over 3,000 kilometers) off its coast has renewed questions about Tehran’s military capabilities and how far its missiles can reach.
Inside Trump’s most difficult war decision yet: whether to put boots on the ground in Iran
In near-daily briefings with top military officials at the White House, President Donald Trump has reviewed options that include sending American troops into Iran.
Israel strikes Hezbollah's civilian as well as military wings in an attempt to crush the group
An Israeli strike has hit a Hezbollah-run health center in southern Lebanon and killed 12 medical workers, as Israel widens its campaign beyond fighters
‘Hearing a lot from military families’: Local mental health provider reports surge in calls since conflict in Iran began
Since Feb. 28, what officials describe as an escalation in hostilities involving the United States, Israel and Iran has had ripple effects across the United States, from the stock market to gasoline prices and residents’ mental health.
Pentagon policy limiting independent press access is unlawful, judge rules
A federal judge on Friday voided various parts of a restrictive press policy rolled out by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last year, ruling that they trampled on the constitutional rights of reporters who seek to cover the US military from within its sprawling headquarters.
Hegseth Invokes Divine Purpose to Justify Military Might
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has imbued U.S. military actions with a Christian moral underpinning that suggests they are divinely sanctioned.
Pete Hegseth's Christian rhetoric reignites scrutiny after the U.S. goes to war with Iran
Hegseth has pushed policy changes that reflect his Christian views, including a revamp of the military chaplain corps.
US intel finds no China plan to invade Taiwan by 2027, despite military buildup
The U.S. intelligence community says China has no fixed timeline to invade Taiwan and is not planning action by 2027, marking a shift from prior warnings.
SAP CEO Says Defense Industry Sales Are Fastest Growing Business
SAP SE Chief Executive Officer Christian Klein said the defense industry has become the company’s fastest growing business line as military budgets soar around the world.
High-speed combat drone production starts at new US Anduril plant in days
Anduril Industries will begin building its new FURY, "loyal wingman," high-speed combat drones in the coming days at a new facility in Ohio, as the U.S. military's interest in unmanned aircraft surges following battlefield successes in Ukraine and Iran.
Inspectors say aging and understaffed military kennels are endangering working dogs' health
The Department of Defense Inspector General blames four canine deaths on outdated and unsanitary military kennels at ten bases.
Lebanon: Israel must halt attacks on healthcare workers, medical facilities and first responders
Responding to the killings and injuries of dozens of healthcare workers and first responders in Lebanon since 2 March 2026, amid escalating attacks by the Israeli military and its allegations – without providing evidence – that ambulances and healthcare sites are being used for military activities and may be targeted, Kristine Beckerle, Deputy Regional Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Amnesty International, said: “Israel is deploying the same deadly playbook it used in 2024 in Lebanon to kill dozens […]
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The latest news from around the Military Health System for the week of March 16-20, 2026, includes remarks from Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness Anthony J. Tata on the Military Health System’s mission, the Defense Health Agency’s innovative data strategy, and Chef Robert Irvine offers healthy cooking and nutrition tips.
GOP blocks Booker-led push to curb Trump's military authority in Iran
Senate Democrats plan multiple war powers resolutions to challenge President Trump's Iran military operations in a bid to force public testimony from top administration officials.
Israel kills Iran's spy chief; government seen as 'largely degraded'
Trump floated the prospect of a decisive military endgame against Iran: 'I wonder what would happen if we "finished off" what’s left of [Iran].'
US race to counter Iranian drones echoes response to roadside bombs in Iraq and Afghanistan
Facing deadly Iranian drone attacks across the Middle East, the US military has been rushing defensive systems into the region while adjusting to a threat that has come to dominates modern battlefields and carries echoes of a weapon that haunted service members during the 20 years of the war on terror.
Legislation shifts too big a burden onto family court
By Judi Atwood I know what a family-court snafu looks like because I lived one. In military slang, a snafu is a breakdown so confused and badly managed the people trapped inside it pay the price. In my own case, the court adopted and preserved findings about my conduct even though I was never served, […]
Strait of Hormuz: Trump needs a coalition. Here’s how to build one
The first two weeks of the Iran crisis have demonstrated military dominance by the US and Israel, with asymmetrical responses from Iran. How this plays out over the coming weeks will determine the outcome.
Insider’s view: how China mobilises resources nationwide to develop new weapons
The country’s military modernisation integrates civilian scientific and industrial capabilities into defence innovation allowing rapid development.
Iran’s attacks have collapsed, and the trend is ‘overwhelmingly positive,’ analysts say. But the military side is separate from politics and markets
Iranian drone attacks on the United Arab Emirates collapsed from 332 on the second day of the war to just six on Sunday, according to the Institute for the Study of War.
Partisanship and science
I recently participated in a symposium of the Denver-based Institute for Science & Policy, during which I had a “fireside chat” with Tony Mills of the American Enterprise Institute. Mills has written extensively on the politicization of science, and the two of us had a very enjoyable hour-long conversation on the topic. You can watch it below. The main questions we dealt with are why there is such a vast partisan gap in trust of science, and to what extent this is a unique moment. Mills helpfully brings a good deal of data to the discussion, as he did in this useful piece at Issues in Science & Technology. Tusk depends on reader support. To support this work, please become a paid subscriber. Subscribe Note this graph, drawing on a range of survey data to demonstrate partisan attitudes toward science since 1970s. As it demonstrates, there’s been a very sharp partisan divergence in confidence in science during the Trump Era, starting prior to the Covid pandemic. At least in part, we can attribute this to a rise in populist anti-science rhetoric embraced by Trump, his appointees, and those in his media orbit. But as the graph also shows, the partisan divide has existed in the past, and it’s not always in the same direction. The largest divergence in party views toward science prior to 2016 was in the 1970s, when liberals equated scientific achievement with the military-industrial complex and thus trusted it less. That era of scientific mistrust is often overlooked. Indeed, as Mills notes, the Moon landings (1969-72), which today are considered one of the last great moments of national unity, were experienced nothing like that at the time. There was sharp debate back then over whether the Apollo missions were worth the vast expenditures when the country had so much else to deal with. It’s outside the dataset, and we don’t have the partisanship lens for it, but the 1950s was another deeply anti-science decade, with critics of intellectuals and college professors alleging their ties to communism and their lack of commitment to basic American moral beliefs. This was the subject of Richard Hofstadter’s 1962 book Anti-Intellectualism in American Life, in which he quotes religious leaders like Franklin Graham: [In place of the Bible] we substituted reason, rationalism, mind culture, science worship, the working power of government, Freudianism, naturalism, humanism, behaviorism, positivism, materialism, and idealism. [This is the work of] so-called intellectuals. Thousands of these “intellectuals” have publicly stated that morality is relative—that there is no norm or absolute standard.… This fervor was heavily whipped up by Sen. Joe McCarthy (R-Wisconsin), although it’s clear that not all his fellow Republicans were on board with his red-baiting. What ended that era? The simple answer is the 1957 launch of Sputnik. Americans became afraid that they were losing to Soviet scientists, and suddenly university researchers and government projects were awash with funding. In our conversation, I asked Mills about the possibility of us having a Sputnik moment again that would rally the American public in favor of science today. Mills argued that the COVID-19 pandemic was essentially a Sputnik moment — a terrifying threat to all Americans that required scientific advances to address. But thanks in part to political polarization and the populist and conspiratorial leanings of Donald Trump, we got the opposite of a unifying moment. Many Americans turned against science, despite science actually stepping up in that moment. As we discussed in the chat, it’s not clear what scientists could or should be doing in this moment to increase faith in their work. As Mills notes, one of the chief complaints against scientists and professors is that they’ve become too political; scholars becoming even more political might not help them achieve their goals. This (mainly Republican-driven) anti-science era will end, of course, but it’s not clear what event will bring that about. Share
The admiral navigating the battlefield — and the politics of Trump’s Iran war
As CENTCOM commander, it’s up to Adm. Brad Cooper to keep the military campaign on track until a political decision is made to end it — however long that may take.
Trump is searching for an endgame to the Iran war
Senior officials privately expressed doubt the Trump administration can achieve the overthrow of Iran's government and the destruction of its nuclear program through military means.
Who has the power to declare war?
Our constitutional framers boldly and ambitiously granted Congress the power to declare war yet granted the executive the responsibility, after war is declared, to supervise war as the commander-in-chief. That worked well until the Cold War began. The U.S. has been involved in dozens of wars, antiterrorist operations and other military interventions over the past 80 […]
Trump and Rubio’s Vision of War: The Art of Destroy and Deal
Unleashing his inner hawk, Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans President Trump’s military interventions. So far, they favor regime compliance, not change.
Trump says the US has launched strikes on Iran's Kharg Island
In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump said the US had destroyed military targets on Kharg Island, the center of Iran's oil empire.
Could the US military turn on Trump?
Jonathan Freedland speaks to Janessa Goldbeck, a former Marine and the chief executive of Vet Voice Foundation, to understand what the people who serve think of their commander-in-chief. If they wanted to, could they disobey his orders?
Old Dominion ROTC instructor killed by convicted ISIS terrorist ID’d as chair of military science department who served in the Middle East
Trump administration underestimated Iran war’s impact on Strait of Hormuz
The Pentagon and National Security Council significantly underestimated Iran’s willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US military strikes while planning the ongoing operation, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
Millions of military personnel may rely on hospitals facing financial challenges | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
A significant portion of military personnel, veterans, and their families may be relying on health care from hospitals that are on shaky financial footing, largely due to recent cuts to Medicaid, according to a new analysis.
Wall St whisperers help financial firms navigate Iran conflict risks
The day before U.S.-Israeli air strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader on Saturday February 28, many Wall Street firms were expecting military action thanks to a growing industry of ex-military and national security advisors who were warning the signs were clear.
Around the MHS
The latest news from around the Military Health System for the week of March 9-13, 2026, includes responsible integration of artificial intelligence into military medicine, honoring Department of War medical leaders and professionals, and tactical training for warfighter readiness.
Bondi reportedly moved to military housing because of threats
Other officials who have relocated include Secretary of State Marco Rubio; Kristi Noem, the exiting homeland security secretary; and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Bondi Is Said to Move to Military Housing Because of Threats
The attorney general relocated from a Washington apartment to a base in the area within the past month, according to people familiar with the situation.
Fact-checking Trump's claim that Iran has Tomahawk missiles
Although a few countries other than the U.S. have Tomahawks, none of them is engaged in fighting Iran. Tomahawk cruise missiles are manufactured by Raytheon, a U.S. company, for use by the U.S. military and international partners.
Iranian Military Shows It Knows How to Adapt, U.S. Officials Say
Iran appears to be targeting what it views as American vulnerabilities, including air defenses meant to guard troops and assets in the region.
Trump’s Shifting Timeline for How Long the Iran War Will Last
Now 11 days into an expanding military campaign, President Trump and his officials have given conflicting indications on when the United States intends to end the war.
Polls show what Americans think about the war in Iran
Americans are divided along party lines on U.S. military action against Iran, according to polls conducted since the war began.
Why Vladimir Putin may be the big winner from Trump's Iran war
Russia “gains new resources to finance its war against Ukraine as energy prices rise,” European Council President António Costa said. “It profits from the diversion of military capabilities.”
Where American support for Trump’s Iran strike stands as new polls roll in
Most but not all of the latest national polls indicate majority opposition to the U.S. military strikes President Donald Trump ordered against Iran in Operation Epic Fury.
Businesses Ask the TACO Question About Iran
Whether President Trump signaled that he may soon end the military strikes is weighing on the minds of investors, executives and others.
Trump says he's 'not happy' with Iran's choice of new supreme leader
President Donald Trump said he's "not happy" with Iran's new supreme leader choice as Mojtaba Khamenei takes power. Military operation results exceed expectations
Unlike in Past Conflicts, Most Americans Oppose Iran Attacks
While the public has historically backed military intervention initially in international conflicts, deep polarization has left the latest strikes against Iran with record-low support.
Billionaire Czech Premier Shrugs Off Defense Calls to Focus on Health
As Russia’s war in Ukraine rages to the east and the US piles on pressure to spend more on the military, Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis has been focusing on a very different agenda.
Trump Advisers Urge Him to Find Iran Exit Ramp, Fearing Political Backlash
The president characterized the military mission as mostly having achieved its goals, but he didn’t provide a clear timeline for ending the Iran operation.
Poll: Most Americans oppose war in Iran, but most Republicans support it
A majority of Americans oppose the United States' military action in Iran, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. However, that opposition breaks down along party lines, with a majority of Republicans saying they support the war. We discuss whether the lack of public support could alter President Trump's next steps and how the war could affect this year's midterm elections.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
This “Military Confrontation” with Iran Sure Looks Like War to Me
Anyone else just so glad to see our tax dollars used to threaten civilian lives?
US military reviewing National Guard member’s death in Kuwait in health-related incident
A New York City police officer died in a “non-combat related incident” while deployed to Kuwait in support of the war on Iran, according to the Pentagon and city and state officials. Maj. Sorffly D…
Week 2 of Iran: Military momentum meets economic and political reality
Two days into the Iran crisis, I assessed 10 key indicators I’d be watching over the coming week. Now entering the second week of the crisis, it’s time to reassess and examine what’s risen or fallen in importance.
Woman Buys Plane Ticket to See Military Boyfriend for Just 30 Minutes (Exclusive)
When Sara Young found out her long-distance boyfriend would be flying through an airport near her, she knew she had to see him
Veterans see Iraq, Afghanistan lessons for a US-Iran war
Veterans say the decadeslong wars in Iraq and Afghanistan hold key lessons for US military action in Iran.
In War’s First Week, a Punishing Military Campaign With No Coherent Endgame
The U.S. and Israel have pounded Iran’s leadership and undercut its defense capabilities, but President Trump has offered wildly different explanations for what he hopes to achieve.
China's Xi Jinping calls for political loyalty amid military purge and anti-corruption probe
Guinea Dissolves 40 Political Parties, Including Main Opposition
Guinea’s military government has dissolved 40 political parties, including the main opposition groups, adding to the number of parties banned since the country’s 2021 coup.
Trump’s demands for ending Iran war shift as US military works through its target list
As the US military operation against Iran shifts into a new phase, how the war ends remains the top question for many officials, lawmakers and US allies.
Iran war destabilizes Middle East politics
As the United States and Israel expand military operations and Iran continues to launch retaliatory strikes across the region, Middle East governments across are finding their domestic politics thrown into disarray.
Treasury Secretary Bessent forecasts largest bombing campaign yet, says Iran attempting 'economic chaos'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iran fights on military and economic fronts as U.S. launches biggest bombing campaign against Iranian missile launchers and factories.
Man convicted in U.S. political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitary
The jury needed little more than two hours to convict Asif Merchant, 47, of murder-for-hire and terrorism charges that carry the possibility of life in prison.
Man convicted in political assassination plot he tied to Iranian paramilitary
A Pakistani business owner who tried to hire hit men to kill a U.S. politician has been convicted in a trial that showcased allegations of Iran-backed plotting on American soil
Nancy Pelosi doubles down on defending Obama's strikes on Libya while attacking Trump: 'Read the law'
Nancy Pelosi defended her contrasting positions on military strikes, supporting Barack Obama's Libya attacks while condemning Donald Trump's Operation Epic Fury.
Majority of Americans oppose military action in Iran, new poll finds
A majority of Americans also disapprove of how President Donald Trump is managing the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Trump Demands ‘Unconditional Surrender’ by Iran
President Trump’s comments on Friday reflected yet another shift in the goals of U.S. military actions.
Artificial Intelligence in Military Medicine: USU Leaders Highlight the Future of Health Education
Panelists at the AMSUS annual meeting discussed how the responsible integration of artificial intelligence will shape the next generation of...
How each House member voted on Trump’s Iran war powers
The House rejected a war powers resolution on Thursday that would have required the Trump administration to seek congressional approval before continuing military action in Iran.
Around the MHS
The latest news from around the Military Health System for the week of March 2-6, 2026, includes a vital collaboration between Department of War and the Department of Veterans Affairs, new whole genome sequencing brain research, and a military surgical milestone.
Cabinet ministers ‘blocked’ Starmer from letting US use British bases for military operation against Iran on Friday
A number of ministers voiced their strong opposition to Donald Trump using British airbases to attack Iran’s missile capability, according to a report
How each senator voted on an effort to rein in Trump’s Iran war powers
Republican senators rejected a war powers resolution on Wednesday that would have required the Trump administration to seek congressional approval before continuing military action against Iran.
Trump’s and Hegseth’s awkward comments about US troop deaths in Iran war
From the start of his war with Iran, President Donald Trump took care to acknowledge the ugly headlines that could result. This was to be a much more significant operation than his previous military strikes, he said in a video posted shortly after the military action began, and that meant likely US deaths.
Poll: Majority of voters disapproves of how Trump has handled Iran
Most independents say the U.S. should not have taken military action, along with a slice of Republicans, according to a national NBC News poll.
Operation Epic Fury survives Senate challenge as Republicans close ranks behind Trump
Senate Republicans largely blocked a war powers resolution targeting President Donald Trump's ongoing military operations in Iran, despite lingering questions on what comes next.
California lawmakers briefed on U.S. military action in Iran
With the war in the Persian Gulf intensifying, members of the Trump administration headed to Capitol Hill
Trump Tries to Quiet Claims Among Supporters That Israel Dragged Him Into War
Many of President Trump’s allies have urged him and his Make America Great Again movement to shift away from their close ties to Israel and military entanglements in the Middle East.
Trump says US will cut all trade with Spain over military bases, defence spending
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States would cut off all trade with Spain after the European country refused to let the U.S. military use its bases for missions linked to strikes on Iran.
Sharp partisan divide emerges over Iran strike, Trump's strategy: polls
Operation Epic Fury, the joint U.S.-Israeli military operation against Iran ordered by President Donald Trump, has divided Americans along partisan lines, according to a weekend poll.
Kash Patel gutted FBI counterintelligence team tasked with tracking Iranian threats days before US strikes, sources say
Just days before the United States launched a major military operation in Iran, FBI Director Kash Patel fired a dozen agents and staff members from a counterintelligence unit tasked with monitoring threats from Iran, according to two sources familiar with the matter.
PPRI to host Space Policy, Science + Technology Symposium @ Purdue from March 23-25
The Purdue Policy Research Institute (PPRI) will convene leaders from government, industry, the military and academia for the second annual Space Policy, Science + Technology Symposium @
How Trump’s war on Iran could succeed — or go disastrously wrong
Pete Hegseth on Monday betrayed the bombast often seen at the shock-and-awe openings of American military campaigns as he promised certain victory in the new war with Iran.
Iran's political shift fuels potential opportunities in energy, tech, and defense
Invest Diva CEO Kiana Danial discusses the 'bigger picture' of a free Iran, the war's impact on global energy markets, crypto mining power, China's economy, and Russia's military leverage on 'Making Money.'
What is Trump's approval rating? Iran strikes controversial in polls
President Donald Trump has said the military operation in Iran may go on for several weeks. He is already unpopular. What is his approval rating?
Trump’s Weekend at Mar-a-Lago: A Fundraiser, Video Remarks and Secure Briefings
After giving his approval Friday to the U.S. military attack on Iran, the president spent a three-day whirlwind at his Florida club.
Trump says U.S. military operations in Iran likely to last at least a month
The remarks came just hours after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say how long the United States expected to take to complete its mission in the Middle East.
CNN poll: 59% of Americans disapprove of Iran strikes and most think a long-term conflict is likely
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans disapprove of the US decision to take military action in Iran, as most say a long-term military conflict between the two nations is likely, according to a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS.
Trump tells CNN the ‘big wave’ is yet to come in war with Iran
President Donald Trump told CNN in a nine-minute phone interview Monday morning that the US military is “knocking the crap” out of Iran – but the “big wave” is yet to come.
Here's how Trump attacked Iran without Congress approval
President Trump didn't seek Congress' approval before the U.S. carried out military strikes against Iran on Saturday, Feb. 28. Here's how and why.
The Costs of the Attacks on Iran
Rising oil prices, volatile stocks and potentially higher inflation are all weighing on investors’ minds as the military campaign continues.
Democrats to force vote in Congress to limit Trump’s war powers against Iran
Lawmakers are seeking the US president to require congressional approval before further military action against Iran