The Pentagon could go after drug cartels. Bipartisan members of the House and Senate have introduced bills that would declare fentanyl a national security threat. The Disrupt Fentanyl Trafficking…
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Army Chief of Staff Meets with Indonesian Defense Minister
U.S. seeks to strengthen ties between the two nations. U.S. Army Chief of Staff General James McConville traveled to Jakarta last week, where he met with Indonesian Defense…
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DOD Celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Month in May
Deputy assistant secretary of defense calls military spouses the “heart and backbone” of the military community. The Department of Defense (DoD) will be celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation Month…
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New Disinformation Agency Formed
Foreign Malign Influence Center will include intelligence investigations into foreign influence on elections. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines announced before the Senate Armed Services Committee the formation…
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Army Helicopter Fleet Grounded for Safety
Pilots ordered to stand down until they attend mandatory safety training. The U.S. Army recently announced that its pilots will be required to complete a safety-training program, and…
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U.S. DOD General Counsel Speaks at Cyber Command Conference
She highlights the legal efforts addressing cyber theft. During the recent U.S. Cyber Command Legal Conference at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Department of Defense General Counsel, Caroline…
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President Nominates VA Deputy Secretary
If confirmed, she will become VA’s highest-ranked woman in department history. Veteran Affairs Chief of Staff, Tanya Bradsher, has been nominated by President Biden to serve as Veteran…
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U.S. Embassy Staff Evacuated from the Capital of Sudan
Special Forces Work to Quickly Evacuate Embassy Staff From Its Headquarters. The recent evacuation of approximately 70 American embassy staffers in Khartoum, Sudan was conducted by U.S. special…
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Congressman Promotes Increase in Military Minimum Pay
Representative from California wants soldiers to receive at least minimum wage. Representative Mike Garcia of California reintroduced a plan to ensure all members of the military are at…
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Senate Majority Leader Calls for Full Briefing on Intel Leak
Investigations continue into top-secret documents that were published online. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York has requested that President Biden’s administration brief a full session of…
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