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                                                                                <item><title><![CDATA[Missile Strikes Passenger Terminal at Riyadh Airport and Many are Wounded, Official Says]]></title><link>https://www.military.com/missile-strikes-passenger-terminal-riyadh-airport-many-are-wounded-official-says</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[MLT Staff]]></dc:creator><enclosure url="https://static0.mltimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/riyadh_1749852957748.jpg" length="3251" type="image/jpeg"/><category><![CDATA[Politics & Geopolitics]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[AP News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia]]></category><category><![CDATA[Donald Trump]]></category><category><![CDATA[Missiles]]></category><category><![CDATA[Houthi Rebels]]></category><description><![CDATA[
                                            President Trump was asked about the attacks on the Riyadh airport and told reporters, “It’s not good” and “I’m not happy.”
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                                                                                                                                    <p>CAIRO (AP) — The airport in the Saudi Arabian capital, Riyadh, was attacked again on Saturday and evacuated, two regional officials said, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/saudi-airport-attack-houthis-5226e214e7c50ceff68915379ec3a714" target="_blank">two days after three Saudi citizens</a> including a pilot were killed as the kingdom faces an extraordinary series of assaults in the new front in the <a href="https://apnews.com/hub/iran" target="_blank">Iran war.</a></p>                    ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:11:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.military.com/missile-strikes-passenger-terminal-riyadh-airport-many-are-wounded-official-says</guid></item>                                                                <item><title><![CDATA[Trump's Memorial Arch Faces a New Lawsuit From Arlington County, Virginia]]></title><link>https://www.military.com/trumps-memorial-arch-faces-new-lawsuit-from-arlington-county-virginia</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[MLT Staff]]></dc:creator><enclosure url="https://static0.mltimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ap26274532202746.jpg" length="8512" type="image/jpeg"/><category><![CDATA[Legal & Courts]]></category><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><category><![CDATA[AP News]]></category><category><![CDATA[Donald Trump]]></category><category><![CDATA[Military Memorials]]></category><description><![CDATA[
                                            “The Arlington County Board has filed this lawsuit because our community has the most to lose from this egregious and unlawful proposed project”
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                                                                                                                                    <p>WASHINGTON (AP) — The Arlington County Board in Virginia filed a lawsuit Thursday opposing the construction of <a href="https://apnews.com/article/trump-arch-lincoln-memorial-bridge-washington-ca88586c68a6301f87146a8ca2091b33" target="_blank">the Triumphal Arch,</a> becoming the first governmental body to take legal action against President Donald Trump's planned monument.</p>                    ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:53:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.military.com/trumps-memorial-arch-faces-new-lawsuit-from-arlington-county-virginia</guid></item>                                                                <item><title><![CDATA[Tricare Pharmacy Program: Overview and Current Costs]]></title><link>https://www.military.com/benefits/tricare/tricare-pharmacy-program.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Amanda Miller]]></dc:creator><enclosure url="https://static0.mltimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/media/benefits/2015/08/tricare-pharmacy-1200x800.jpg" length="238016" type="image/jpeg"/><category><![CDATA[Money & Benefits]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tricare]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spouse and Family Benefits]]></category><category><![CDATA[Open Enrollment]]></category><description><![CDATA[
                                            Learn about enrollment, plan information, and how to fill prescriptions.
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                                                                                                                                    <p>The Tricare Pharmacy Program gives beneficiaries the option of filling prescriptions at military treatment facility pharmacies; through the Tricare Pharmacy Home Delivery option; at Tricare retail network pharmacies; and at non-network pharmacies.</p>                    ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 22:20:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.military.com/benefits/tricare/tricare-pharmacy-program.html</guid></item>                                                                <item><title><![CDATA[4 Questions to Ask When Choosing Your Dental Insurance Company]]></title><link>https://www.military.com/benefits/tricare/dental/4-questions-ask-when-choosing-your-dental-insurance-company.html</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Elizabeth Rivelli]]></dc:creator><enclosure url="https://static0.mltimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2022-11/woman-dentist-1800x1200.jpg" length="254863" type="image/jpeg"/><category><![CDATA[TRICARE]]></category><category><![CDATA[Veteran Benefits]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tricare]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tricare Dental Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[Open Enrollment]]></category><category><![CDATA[Spouse and Family Benefits]]></category><description><![CDATA[
                                            Be prepared for this year's enrollment period by considering what kind of dental coverage your family needs and what plan fits those needs.
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                                                                                                                                    <p>Dental insurance isn't something most people think about ... until a surprise $3,000 bill for a root canal hits their bank account. If you are a military retiree, federal employee or military family member navigating the <a href="https://department.va.gov/employees/federal-benefits-open-season/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program</a> (FEDVIP) for the first time, choosing the wrong policy can turn a routine dentist visit into a financial nightmare.</p>                    ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:55:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.military.com/benefits/tricare/dental/4-questions-ask-when-choosing-your-dental-insurance-company.html</guid></item>                                                                <item><title><![CDATA[Trump Sanctions Entire ICC, Drawing Rebuke From US Allies]]></title><link>https://www.military.com/trump-sanctions-entire-icc-drawing-rebuke-from-us-allies</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Haley Fuller]]></dc:creator><enclosure url="https://static0.mltimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ap26282594675016.jpg" length="7439" type="image/jpeg"/><category><![CDATA[Politics & Geopolitics]]></category><category><![CDATA[Donald Trump]]></category><category><![CDATA[Allied Nations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Iran]]></category><category><![CDATA[Israel]]></category><category><![CDATA[North Atlantic Treaty Organization - NATO]]></category><description><![CDATA[
                                            U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio referenced the ICC as a "rogue court" that is "crippling" the United States.
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                                                                                                                                    <p>The Trump administration sanctioned the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday, expanding restrictions against individual officials into financial measures targeting the institution.</p>                    ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:22:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.military.com/trump-sanctions-entire-icc-drawing-rebuke-from-us-allies</guid></item>                                                                <item><title><![CDATA[Military Enlistment Waivers Guide: Age Limits, Medical Conditions, and Moral Disqualifications]]></title><link>https://www.military.com/join-the-military/age-waivers-and-eligibility-updates</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Jim Stewart]]></dc:creator><enclosure url="https://static0.mltimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2024-12/mil-air-national-guard-mass-enlistment-1800.jpg" length="337042" type="image/jpeg"/><category><![CDATA[Military Branches]]></category><category><![CDATA[Join the Military]]></category><category><![CDATA[Military Waivers]]></category><description><![CDATA[
                                            Think you're disqualified from enlisting? Discover branch age caps, MHS GENESIS medical screening, and moral waiver requirements.
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                                                                                                                                    <p>Millions of potential recruits assume a past medical diagnosis, a minor legal issue, or being in their 30s disqualifies them from serving. In reality, enlistment standards have expanded across almost every branch. With age limits extending up to 42 and expanded waiver policies for <a href="https://www.military.com/join-the-military/eligibility-requirements/joining-the-military-with-anxiety-or-adhd" target="_blank">conditions like ADHD and asthma</a>, your path to service may still be wide open.</p>                    ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 19:58:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.military.com/join-the-military/age-waivers-and-eligibility-updates</guid></item>                                                                <item><title><![CDATA[Coast Guard Recruits Its Biggest Class Since 1987, But the Surge is Slowing]]></title><link>https://www.military.com/coast-guard-recruits-its-biggest-class-since-1987-but-the-surge-is-slowing</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adam Gramegna]]></dc:creator><enclosure url="https://static0.mltimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/10001299.jpg" length="2554" type="image/jpeg"/><category><![CDATA[Military Branches]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coast Guard Topics]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coast Guard Academy]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coast Guard Training]]></category><category><![CDATA[Coast Guard Operations]]></category><category><![CDATA[Department of Defense - DoD]]></category><description><![CDATA[
                                            The service landed 5,445 recruits in 2026, its most since 1987. Growth spiked 41% in 2024 but has since slowed to under 5%.
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                                                                                                                                    <p><a id="pwos-start-1091" target="_blank"></a>The Coast Guard signed up 5,445 active-duty enlistees in Fiscal Year 2026, marking the service's largest enlisted class since 1987 and its third straight year of beating its recruiting goals.</p>                    ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:33:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.military.com/coast-guard-recruits-its-biggest-class-since-1987-but-the-surge-is-slowing</guid></item>                                                                <item><title><![CDATA[Vance Expresses Doubts About Pentagon Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter’s Execution]]></title><link>https://www.military.com/vance-expresses-doubts-about-pentagon-plan-to-livestream-fort-hood-shooters-execution</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[MLT Staff]]></dc:creator><enclosure url="https://static0.mltimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ap26282627171947.jpg" length="1832" type="image/jpeg"/><category><![CDATA[Politics & Geopolitics]]></category><category><![CDATA[Military Headlines]]></category><category><![CDATA[Pentagon]]></category><description><![CDATA[
                                            The military hasn’t executed a service member by firing squad since World War II.
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                                                                                                                                    <p>HEBRON, Ky. (AP) — Vice President JD Vance cast doubt on Friday whether the Pentagon will livestream the execution of <a href="https://apnews.com/article/fort-hood-execution-nidal-hasan-shooting-rampage-f72c1a8f1c8cf6872b518ea08ffa7035" target="_blank">Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan</a> in December but told reporters that if it is livestreamed, “I’m not going to be watching it.”</p>                    ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:32:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.military.com/vance-expresses-doubts-about-pentagon-plan-to-livestream-fort-hood-shooters-execution</guid></item>                                                                <item><title><![CDATA[AUSA 2026 Annual Meeting: Dates, Speakers and What to Expect]]></title><link>https://www.military.com/more-than-750-exhibits-top-army-leaders-ausa-2026</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Douglas Lindsay]]></dc:creator><enclosure url="https://static0.mltimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ausa1026-header.png" length="148" type="image/jpeg"/><category><![CDATA[Events & Celebrations]]></category><category><![CDATA[AUSA Conference]]></category><category><![CDATA[Association of the United States Army - AUSA]]></category><category><![CDATA[DefenseTech]]></category><category><![CDATA[Military Technology]]></category><category><![CDATA[drones]]></category><category><![CDATA[Defense Industry]]></category><category><![CDATA[Defense]]></category><description><![CDATA[
                                            AUSA 2026 runs Oct. 12–14 in Washington, D.C., with 750+ exhibits, senior Army leaders and discussions on military modernization.
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                                                                                                                                    <p>More than 750 defense exhibits, senior Army leaders and thousands of military professionals will converge on Washington, D.C., Oct. 12–14 for the Association of the United States Army's (AUSA) 2026 Annual Meeting and Exposition, one of the nation's largest gatherings focused on land warfare and military modernization.</p>                    ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:48:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.military.com/more-than-750-exhibits-top-army-leaders-ausa-2026</guid></item>                                                                <item><title><![CDATA[Jared Kushner’s Middle East Financial Ties Draw Scrutiny as US Funds Gaza Force]]></title><link>https://www.military.com/jared-kushners-middle-east-financial-ties-draw-scrutiny-as-us-funds-gaza-force</link><dc:creator><![CDATA[Haley Fuller]]></dc:creator><enclosure url="https://static0.mltimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/ap26266056155823.jpg" length="7154" type="image/jpeg"/><category><![CDATA[Defense & Technology]]></category><category><![CDATA[Donald Trump]]></category><category><![CDATA[Israel]]></category><category><![CDATA[Middle East]]></category><description><![CDATA[
                                            U.S.-backed Gaza force plans put Trump's son-in-law in spotlight for Israeli investment gains and foreign government clients.
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                                                                                                                                    <p>Washington has committed more than $206 million to a proposed Gaza security force led by a U.S. Army general.</p>                    ]]></content:encoded><pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:27:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://www.military.com/jared-kushners-middle-east-financial-ties-draw-scrutiny-as-us-funds-gaza-force</guid></item></channel>
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