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Army aims to field 1 million drones in next 2-3 years

Nov 07th: The Army’s new pilot program called SkyFoundry hopes to see the service forge partnerships with private industry to churn out drones. Read more ▸

Hegseth to slash red tape, empower program heads in acquisition revamp

Nov 07th: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlined plans to replace the old JCIDS requirements process, which he said "moved at the speed of paperwork, not war." Read more ▸

Wolfe tapped as Air Force’s new top enlisted leader

Nov 07th: Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe will serve as the 21st chief master sergeant of the Air Force. Read more ▸

Government shutdown prompts cancellation of some Veterans Day events

Nov 07th: The longest federal government shutdown on record is curtailing and outright canceling parades, ceremonies and other Veterans Day events across America. Read more ▸

Navy offers voluntary extensions to sailors separating during shutdown

Nov 07th: The service is offering the extension to sailors to ensure that they continue to receive benefits during the government lapse in appropriations. Read more ▸

Troops’ dental readiness showing some improvement, some decay

Nov 07th: Although troops’ dental readiness has improved some over the last decade, there’s also been a decline in the number of troops with the best dental health. Read more ▸

This American soldier saved Charlemagne’s cathedral in World War II

Nov 07th: Capt. Walter Huchthausen strove tirelessly to stop the building from collapsing and ensured it would be preserved as it is today. Read more ▸

Senate votes down measure to limit Trump’s ability to strike Venezuela

Nov 06th: Senate Republicans have rejected legislation that would have put a check on President Donald Trump’s ability to launch an attack against Venezuela. Read more ▸

Man who drove car at Coast Guard personnel charged with assault

Nov 06th: A man who drove a U-Haul truck toward U.S. Coast Guard personnel in San Francisco last month was charged Oct. 30 with assault on federal officers. Read more ▸

Army seeks high-energy laser systems to kill drone swarms

Nov 06th: The new laser systems are expected to take out intelligence and surveillance drones, as well as those that can carry high-grade explosives. Read more ▸

A list of US military strikes against alleged drug-carrying vessels

Nov 06th: Military Times' timeline of strikes conducted by the U.S. military in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific since early September. Read more ▸

National Guard deployment in the nation’s capital extended to Feb. 28

Nov 06th: The Washington D.C. National Guard, deployed to the nation’s capital since August, will remain on orders at least through the end of February. Read more ▸

Japan deploys troops to counter surge in bear attacks

Nov 05th: Troops will set traps and assist local hunters but won't use firearms. Over 100 people have been injured and at least 12 killed in attacks since April. Read more ▸

Experts: Full nuclear weapons tests would backfire on US

Nov 05th: Experts agreed if the U.S. resumed full nuclear weapons tests, other nations would do the same — giving them a chance to catch up on nuclear knowledge. Read more ▸

USS Gerald R. Ford heads to Caribbean

Nov 04th: The USS Gerald R. Ford leaves the Mediterranean for the Caribbean to support the increasing U.S. military footprint there. Read more ▸

Air Force adopts new grooming standards to align with Hegseth’s vision

Nov 04th: An Oct. 29 memo outlines new, specific standards for airmen's mustaches and sideburns. Read more ▸

Dick Cheney, former vice president and defense secretary, dies at 84

Nov 04th: Cheney led the armed forces as defense chief during the Persian Gulf War and later was a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq. Read more ▸

Marines fire entire command for Osprey squadron in Hawaii

Nov 04th: A Marine general fired the commander, executive officer and senior enlisted leader for an Osprey squadron in Hawaii last week. Read more ▸

Airmen plead guilty to false statements in shooting that suspended M18

Nov 03rd: Two airmen at F.E. Warren Air Force Base have pleaded guilty to making false statements about the deadly shooting of another airman. Read more ▸

Army’s clock must now start ticking faster when a soldier goes missing

Nov 03rd: Under a new directive, the Army must notify a soldier's family within eight hours of the soldier being discovered absent. Read more ▸

Supreme Court weighs if contractor can be sued for wartime negligence

Nov 03rd: Justices were skeptical Monday that the case was an exception to other lawsuits against defense contractors, which usually get immunity in such litigation. Read more ▸

DODEA schools offering free or reduced meals amid shutdown

Nov 03rd: Eligibility continues as long as the household income qualifies under the USDA thresholds. Read more ▸

More shutdown assistance offered through military stores

Nov 03rd: Extended period of interest-free commissary purchases and reduced-price meals for DOD school students affected by the government shutdown are available. Read more ▸

Guardsman learns to fly autonomous Black Hawk in less than an hour

Nov 03rd: In a training first, an Army National Guardsman used a tablet to control Sikorsky's optionally piloted Black Hawk and plan its task during an exercise. Read more ▸

Program for youth caregivers, umpire academy among Fisher awardees

Nov 03rd: Five nonprofits were awarded a total of $400,000 for their innovative support of troops, military families and veterans. Read more ▸

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