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Navy selects 3 companies to develop mine countermeasure technology; Marine Corps and Department of the Air Force release recruiting progress
Updated · 2026-10-03 10:18 · 4 sources cited
Navy selects 3 companies to develop mine countermeasure technology
The Navy selected BeeX, BlackSea Technologies and Vatn Systems as prize winners in a mine countermeasures modernization challenge to develop mine countermeasure technology. [1]
Marine Corps meets 2026 goal with over 31,000 new recruits
The U.S. Marine Corps recruited 31,250 enlisted Marines, 1,672 officers and 3,503 prior service reserve Marines in what the service calls a “rebound,” meeting its 2026 goal. [2]
Department of the Air Force completes fiscal 2026 recruiting, sets 2027 targets
The Department of the Air Force recruited 31,950 airmen and 730 guardians in fiscal 2026 and set higher goals for 2027. [3]
GAO finds veterans face SNAP barriers
GAO found that USDA guidance on SNAP for veterans is outdated and that veterans face barriers in accessing food assistance; GAO recommended strengthened outreach and coordination to help veterans get food assistance. [4]
Sources
- [1] Navy selects 3 companies to develop mine countermeasure technology · 2026-10-03 01:05 · www.militarytimes.com
- [2] Marine Corps meets 2026 goal with over 31,000 new recruits · 2026-10-03 01:40 · www.militarytimes.com
- [3] Air, Space forces hit recruitment goals, set higher 2027 targets · 2026-10-03 00:13 · www.militarytimes.com
- [4] Veterans face SNAP barriers as USDA guidance delays policy changes, GAO finds · 2026-10-03 02:11 · www.militarytimes.com