Aviation fire suppression vehicles are a crucial tool for first responders. This past weekend the Smithsonian unveiled their latest display piece in the National Air and Space Museum,…
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North Korea Conducts More Missile Tests
Increase in missile testing follows U.S.-South Korea military drills. The South Korean military reported that North Korea recently conducted a series of cruise missile launches into the sea.…
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DoD to Begin Training Ukrainian F-16 Pilots
Training is set to take place in October after pilots learn the needed English for operations. Pentagon Press Secretary Brigadier General Pat Ryder announced that the Department of…
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DoD Implements Changes to Special Leave Accrual for Service Members
Leave retention carryover is limited to 90 days and expires after two years. The Department of Defense recently announced modifications to the special leave accrual (SLA) policy for…
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Defense Secretary Announces Reforms to Military Academies
Measures to enhance safety and prevent sexual assault and harassment. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that actions are going to be taken at Military Service Academies (MSAs)…
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Pentagon to Produce Autonomous Weapon Systems
The low-cost, unmanned Replicator initiative is intended to counter the Chinese threat. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced a new Pentagon initiative to build thousands of autonomous…
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DOD Announces Winners of Dissertation Competition
Minerva Research Initiative awards fellowships to doctoral candidates. The Department of Defense announced the winners of the 2023-2024 “Peace and Security Dissertation Fellowship,” providing up to $20,000 in…
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CENTCOM Considers AI for Menial Tasks
Defense-based artificial intelligence is being approached cautiously. Chief Technology Officer for U.S. Central Command Schuyler Moore cautioned against putting too much stock in the potential of artificial intelligence…
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Pentagon Pulling Most Troops from Border
Active-duty departures do not include National Guard personnel. The Pentagon has confirmed that the recall of 1,100 active-duty troops from the U.S.-Mexico border, returning them to their home…
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White House Establishes Permanent Pandemic Preparedness Office
Former Pentagon Joint Staff Surgeon Friedrichs was chosen as its first director. The White House announced the establishment of the Office of Pandemic Preparedness and Response Policy, naming…
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