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Military news · just the facts · Thursday, October 22, 2026
Hostile fire pay doubled to $450 a month and imminent danger pay rose to $275 a month, effective Oct. 1, 2026. Troops can't draw both for the same period.
U.S. Department of War (war.gov) · Oct 1, 2026
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Eligible veterans with VGLI won't owe premiums for three months, and coverage continues during the holiday.
VA.gov · Updated Oct 13, 2026
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Army leaders said soldiers will keep cyber assignment incentive pay for a year while the new Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay program is refined.
Army Times · Oct 14, 2026
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The next game in the series will include a playable character based on a Marine honored for valor in Afghanistan.
Stars and Stripes · Oct 19, 2026
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VA Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence hosted the DOT Deputy Secretary to explore the wide range of transportation careers available to Veterans.
VA · Oct 22, 2026
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Christie Pascue, MEDVAMC biomedical engineer, is named to the 2026 TechNation 40 Under 40 class, honoring her leadership and dedication to Veterans’ care.
VA · Oct 22, 2026
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VA has introduced 15 enhancements across platforms, capabilities, and interfaces to the Federal EHR, making daily work easier for clinicians and staff.
VA · Oct 22, 2026
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The Alaska VA Healthcare System is transitioning to the Federal EHR on Oct. 24, 2026, and has begun notifying Veterans by mail to help them prepare.
VA · Oct 21, 2026
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Navy · Oct 21, 2026
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“Let’s Talk Stress” brings brief stress conversations into VA Texas Valley primary care to reduce stigma and connect Veterans with supportive resources.
VA · Oct 21, 2026
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A Navy Veteran’s path to franchise ownership shows how research, conversations with owners and military experience can inform a new career.
VA · Oct 21, 2026
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Army · Oct 21, 2026
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Army · Oct 21, 2026
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Army · Oct 21, 2026
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Army · Oct 21, 2026
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Army · Oct 21, 2026
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Army · Oct 21, 2026
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Army · Oct 21, 2026
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Army · Oct 21, 2026
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Army · Oct 21, 2026
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DoD · Oct 20, 2026
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Military spouses bring to VA's mission something that's hard to replicate: a lived understanding of what it means to support someone who has served.
VA · Oct 20, 2026
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Navy · Oct 20, 2026
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DoD · Oct 20, 2026
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Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center is the first VAMC to earn the Academy’s nutrition designation across all four domains of excellence.
VA · Oct 20, 2026
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PatternMD is a free app that helps Veterans track their health between appointments and connect with others living with similar conditions.
VA · Oct 20, 2026
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Learn about your options to report domestic violence within the military community: restricted (confidential) or unrestricted (non-confidential) reporting.
Military OneSource · Oct 20, 2026
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DoD · Oct 19, 2026
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Stress can show up on your face. Learn a simple 15-minute head and neck massage to ease tension, relax tight muscles and support your well-being.
VA · Oct 19, 2026
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DoD · Oct 19, 2026
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Air Force · Oct 19, 2026
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Veterans explored immersive technology like virtual reality at VA immersive demo focused on mental health, pain management and rehabilitation.
VA · Oct 19, 2026
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This jobs of the week post includes listings for the week of Oct. 19, 2026. We will continue to post relevant listings as we receive them.
VA · Oct 19, 2026
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Elsie S. Ott helped launch modern aeromedical evacuation, proving long-distance air transport could save lives and transform military medicine.
VA · Oct 18, 2026
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VA’s Food Security Office helps Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness with access to food, nutrition and local resources for long-term stability.
VA · Oct 17, 2026
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DoD · Oct 16, 2026
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The VA Careers Talent Community has connected over 8,000 job seekers like you to more information about VA careers, locations and opportunities.
VA · Oct 16, 2026
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DoD · Oct 16, 2026
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Air Force · Oct 16, 2026
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Air Force · Oct 16, 2026
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Navy · Oct 16, 2026
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Learn how the SCRA protects service members who need to terminate a housing or automotive lease early due to PCS or deployment orders.
Military OneSource · Oct 16, 2026
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DoD · Oct 15, 2026
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DoD · Oct 15, 2026
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Space Force · Oct 14, 2026
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Space Force · Oct 14, 2026
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Space Force · Oct 13, 2026
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Headlines link to the original source. Summaries are written by the MilUnlocked team in neutral language. No opinion pieces. Sources: official DoD and branch news, VA.gov, Stars and Stripes, Military Times.
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