The proposed 2026 National Defense Authorization Act includes language that blocks the most recent attempt to gauge whether the grocery industry is interested and able to operate the Defense Department’s stateside stores.

A robotic kitchen that cooks, portions and serves fresh meals with almost no human involvement is now operating at Market 19, the Army’s first autonomous dining facility.

U.S. service members at home and around the world celebrated Thanksgiving this week with football, cooking or dining facility competitions and traditional feasts.

It came as a surprise for Army Pfc. Jesse Knight to find his hard-nosed drill sergeants behind serving stations at Fort Benning’s Kouma dining facility, piling trays full of green beans, mashed potatoes and massive turkey legs.

The Penny Black Pub in Naples, Italy, manages not only to offer a fitting tribute to the quintessential America burger but also to throw in a distinctive dash of British-Italian flair.

This season, the USO is reaching out to more donors and supporters to help more military families enjoy a special holiday meal.

A popular protein bar recently found at a Navy Exchange store in Italy could lead to a failed drug test and unwanted scrutiny. The Defense Department recalled the bars earlier this year because hemp is listed as the first ingredient.

If government funding resumes, the dining facility would reopen temporarily until its planned closure date in January.

Most of these offers require showing a valid military ID or proof of service. If a business chain is offering a promotion, check your local location to ensure they’re participating.

Celebrity chef and baker Nancy Silverton helped keep service members and families connected this holiday season by baking cookies virtually with them during a live USO program this week.