On The Radar: Iraq Withdrawal, USS Lincoln Concerns, Beer at the Chow Hall

Here's what's on the radar in military life this week. The Pentagon says it's on track to complete its withdrawal from Iraq by September 30th, ending a mission that began more than two decades ago. Under a 2024 agreement with Iraq, Iraqi security forces will take over the fight against ISIS after U.S. troops depart. Lawmakers are demanding answers from the Navy following reports of worsening conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The Lincoln has spent months supporting operations in the war with Iran. Family members say sailors are dealing with exhaustion, low morale, and multiple attempted overboard incidents during the carrier's extended deployment. The Navy says it's addressing supply challenges and supporting the crew. As of this week, Joint Base Charleston has officially been renamed Joint Base Lindsey honoring the late South Carolina senator, Air Force veteran, and longtime advocate for military aviation and defense. The installation is one of the military's busiest airlift hubs. Soldiers at Fort Hood can now buy beer and hard seltzers at the installation's new campus-style dining hall. Army leaders say the change is part of a broader effort to modernize dining options and better reflect the needs of today's force. With alcohol sales available only during designated hours and for those of legal drinking age. And as always, make sure you follow along so you never miss what's on the radar.