CENTCOM says the drill will be broad in scope, complexity, and significant in size. A combined, joint-all domain military exercise known as Juniper Oak is underway this week…
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Secretary Austin Praises Results of Eighth Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting
50 countries met together at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The Ukraine Defense Contact Group wrapped up their eighth meeting at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany last…
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Three Senators Met with Zelensky in Kyiv
Bipartisan senators visit Ukraine to assess how the United States aid is being used. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, and Senator Sheldon…
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Ukrainian Troops Begin Training in United States
They are learning to operate Patriot missile systems in Oklahoma. One hundred Ukrainian troops have arrived at the Fort Sill army base in Oklahoma to learn how to…
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Pentagon Responds to Annual UAP Report
There were 510 total UAP sightings reported as of August 30, 2022. The Director of National Intelligence delivered the annual report on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), informally known…
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Recognition of Military Spouse Professional Licenses Required
New law includes a provision for states to make transitions easier for spouses in military moves. A provision included in the recently-passed Veterans Auto and Education Improvement Act…
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Pentagon Orders 14 Anti-Drone Weapons for Ukraine
L3Harris Technologies awarded a $40 million weapons contract. The Department of Defense has awarded a $40 million contract to L3Harris Technologies, requesting 14 of their VAMPIRE anti-drone kits…
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Navy Moves to Increase Active-Duty Retention
Suspends “up or out” policy for two years. The U.S. Navy recently announced that the branch will be suspending the enlisted high-year tenure policy for the next two…
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Pentagon Rescinds Military COVID Vaccine Mandate
Defense Department implements Congressional rule in NDAA. The U.S. Department of Defense formally rescinded its COVID-19 vaccine mandate for the military, in compliance with the National Defense Authorization…
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Pentagon Announces $1.85 Billion Additional Aid to Ukraine
Patriot air defense systems will be included in assistance. The Department of Defense has authorized the 28th presidential drawdown of security assistance for Ukraine. This new round of…
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