The Navy last week announced its latest round of guidance regarding facial hair grooming requirements and religious and medical accommodations. Commands are now instructed to produce monthly facial hair accountability reports, specifically for those service members diagnosed with skin conditions such as Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, or razor bumps, according to the July 31 NavAdmin.Commanding officers are instructed to maintain a log of personnel requiring medical facial hair treatment plans, the memo said. Commands must then “forward a Facial Hair Accommodation Accountability Report using Excel Spreadsheet by the 15th of each month, commencing August 2026.”The updated July 31 memo expands upon the July 7 order in which the Navy announced that active duty and reserve sailors granted facial hair accommodations will be allowed to receive medical treatment for up to 12 months under new Navy grooming standards. If irritation from shaving is deemed incurable after 12 months, sailors will be evaluated for discharge.Per the latest memo, the duration of treatment plans may not exceed 90 days at a time, with four consecutive 90-day waivers constituting 12 months of consecutive treatment. Those approved for accommodation must carry a copy of the signed paperwork on their persons during periods of no shaving associated with…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The devastating 2025 Los Angeles wildfires reduced thousands of homes to rubble. But the survival of one family’s Virgin Mary statue became a viral sensation, symbolizing the resilience of a community engulfed in flames.Host Abby Hornacek uncovers the Halpin family’s remarkable story in the brand-new, three-part Fox Nation series, ‘Unexplained Mysteries of Faith.’ In the final episode of the show, she visits Altadena to speak with Peter Halpin and his wife, Jackie, who recount the story of how their Virgin Mary statue survived destruction — and the viral hymn they sang around it.”It was totally unintended,” Halpin said. “As a matter of fact, we all just stood around. We said a family prayer that we say together, and then we decided to sing that song.”WORLD-FAMOUS CATHOLIC SHRINE TORCHED, ‘DEVIL IN A SKIRT’ SCRAWLED ON VIRGIN MARY STATUE The Halpins reflected on how the comfort of their singing helped them through the initial shock of losing their house, and remarked that the statue’s survival also impacted others.”Being in that kind of state where you just lost your home and [are] in shock,” he continued. “I think it gave a lot of people hope,…

The Defense Department on Monday announced framework agreements with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin aimed at expanding production of critical Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, interceptor components as the military seeks to replenish missile inventories through expanded, long-term production capacity.The agreements come as demand for Patriot and THAAD interceptors has increased following conflicts in Iran and Ukraine that strained U.S. missile inventories. They also come days after a Center for Strategic and International Studies analysis estimated the United States had depleted roughly two-thirds of its pre-war Patriot interceptor inventory during the conflict with Iran.Defense officials said the agreements are intended to support the department’s long-term procurement objective of nearly 14,000 Patriot and THAAD interceptors by providing sustained demand signals to critical suppliers throughout the defense industrial base. The initiative is designed to triple production capacity for Patriot Advanced Capability-3, or PAC-3, Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors and quadruple production capacity for THAAD interceptors.DoD said it will work directly with key component suppliers instead of relying solely on prime contractors, encouraging investment in advanced tooling, facility modernization and workforce development needed to sustain higher production rates.“Building the Arsenal of Freedom requires robust, dynamic supply chains at every level…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A husband and wife found dead inside their North Carolina home are believed to have died in a murder-suicide, investigators say.Stephen Larnell Willetts and Tracey Parker Willetts were both found shot dead inside their Wilmington, North Carolina home on Thursday.The New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office said, “Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, detectives believe this to be a murder-suicide in which the wife fatally shot her husband before taking her own life.” TIKTOK INFLUENCER WHO ACCUSED ESTRANGED HUSBAND OF PEDOPHILIA FOUND DEAD IN POSSIBLE MURDER-SUICIDEDeputies responded to an EMS call early Thursday morning.FOLLOW THE FOX TRUE CRIME TEAM ON XOne of the Willetts’ smartwatches “detected a fall and automatically called 911 after the alarm was not canceled, prompting the emergency response,” WWAY reported. SIGN UP TO GET THE LATEST TRUE CRIME NEWSAccording to their Facebook profiles, it appears the couple had just celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Wednesday.DISPATCH AUDIO RELEASED IN MICHIGAN FAMILY MURDER-SUICIDE AS TROUBLED FAMILY’S SECRETS EMERGE LIKE WHAT YOU’RE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MOREThe couple appeared to be avid paddleboarders, as depicted in several photos posted to social media, and was “well known in the Wrightsville…

The U.S. Navy relieved the commanding officer of the Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS West Virginia on Thursday, the service announced.Cmdr. Joseph Sammur was relieved due to a “loss of confidence in his ability to command” and was reassigned to Submarine Group 10. Sammur assumed command of the submarine on Aug. 14, 2025.“The relief of the CO does not impact the ship’s mission or schedule,” the Navy said.Submarine Squadron 20 Deputy for Training Cmdr. Luke Kelvington will take over as interim commanding officer.The West Virginia is currently undergoing maintenance in port at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay in Georgia.The Navy did not specify the reasons or circumstances that led to the ousting, but the service generally uses “loss of confidence” as a blanket statement when dismissing senior leadership.In June, the Navy fired three top officials at an overseas maintenance center after losing confidence in their ability to command.And in February, the Navy relieved the commanding officer of the destroyer USS Mason for the same reason.Riley Ceder is a reporter at Military Times, where he covers breaking news, criminal justice, investigations, and cyber. He previously worked as an investigative practicum student at The Washington Post, where he contributed to the Abused…

In today’s article, Beyond Seclusion reviews the new Springfield Kuna chambered for the .40-caliber cartridge. Developed specifically for international law enforcement use, this PDW is now being offered to U.S. citizens looking for a bit more thump than the 9mm offers. The firearm used in this article was provided on loan to the author for this evaluation. The Kuna’s compact frame and folding brace make it easy to maneuver in tight spaces. Springfield’s new .40-caliber chambering in it brings extra energy to an already proven PDW platform. One of the latest and greatest in firearms today is the PDW, or “Personal Defense Weapon”. Folks are looking for smaller, lighter and easier-to-maneuver firearms — which makes sense. Why would you want a firearm any bigger than it needs to be? More punch in a smaller package is better for everything such as self-defense, home defense, and even hunting. The Kuna made its name in 9mm here in the United States, and the .40 version (shown) carries over everything that worked. The difference is what comes out of the muzzle. That is exactly why the Kuna in the 9mm was such a huge success. It went even further with being one of…

A fourth WNBA head coach has addressed the topic of trans athletes in women’s sports in a three-day span.Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase became the latest coach to face a question about the issue during a pre-game press conference on Sunday, ahead of the team’s win against the Toronto Tempo.Nakase, who is the reigning WNBA Coach of The Year, was asked about the recent rallies in support of Sophie Cunningham’s stance in protecting women’s sports. She responded by appearing to defend the inclusion of trans athletes in women’s sports.SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM DOUBLES DOWN AHEAD OF SUN GAME AFTER ESPN PROFILE STIRS CONTROVERSY: ‘I SAID WHAT I SAID’ “I think just in terms of how I’m seeing it is, if I can answer, for me sports is about belonging. It’s about inclusivity. It’s about allowing everyone to be their authentic self,” Nakase said.The coach then referenced her ethnicity. Nakase is a third-generation Japanese-American, she previously became the first Asian American to play in the National Women’s Basketball League (NWBL).”I’m big on that because I have been criticized for my height, for my ethnicity. I’ve been in those ‘you shouldn’t belong here,’ [moments] and for me I don’t want that space, especially Golden State, to ever…

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The sun is out, it’s August, Mrs. Screencaps’ flower gardens are glorious, football returns this week and it’s time to crank out a fresh edition of Monday Screencaps after my final (sorta long) vacation of 2026.Starting this week, you’ll get continuous padded football games to gamble on until the end of January. You degenerates have made it to the finishing line. That doesn’t mean you should stop RESPECTING SUMMER, but it means you’ll now be able to RESPECT SUMMER on the patio with football games on in the background.What does football mean to our being on this planet? Marco Rubio made it clear during this interview with Lara Trump over the weekend. Ladies, we want one thing and it’s not as disgusting as you make it out to be.PERCEPTION IS REALITY, AND THE SEC NEEDS TO START WINNING AGAIN BEFORE IT CONTINUES TO PUFF OUT ITS CHESTWe just want a miserable day in late October to ourselves to watch football on a Saturday. All day. That day might start on the couch and end on a neighbor’s patio sucking down drinks while watching the SEC try to stay relevant in the national championship chase.Then, on Sunday, we want to reorganize…