Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin did not inform Congress or the White House as required when he was incapacitated due to treatment for prostate cancer or when complications worsened his condition last year, the Pentagon’s watchdog concluded in a highly critical report released Wednesday.

The first few days of my diet had seemed like fun. But by the second week of most diets, I want someone to hit me in the head with a frying pan — preferably one that has just fried up a dozen crisp slices of bacon — to put me out of my misery.

Few historic sites are as well-preserved as London’s Churchill War Rooms, concealed in a fortified basement that housed a British government command center throughout World War II. From there Winston Churchill and his military leadership directed the defiant defense against Nazi invasion.

The closest and most accessible ski resort to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni is Megahira Ski Resort, just over a 1½-hour drive depending on road conditions. It’s not a destination resort, but if you’re stationed in southern Japan, the convenience and cost of the lift passes make it worthwhile.

Each item at Layers Artisan Croissanterie showcased the bakery’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The undeniable winner was the namesake croissant, a sculpture of buttery, flaky layers that shattered with every bite.

Cake Nara, a bakery in Pyeongtaek, offers a variety of sweet and savory goods. Sweet options include doughnuts, croissants and, of course, cakes. Savory options include hot dogs, burgers and freshly baked garlic bread. The bakery is close enough to Camp Humphreys and Osan Air Base to make a morning run for breakfast pastry a tempting choice.

Here are a few of the upcoming trips scheduled by military bases.

Listings for recently announced concerts, special concerts and shows and on-base theater.