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Ukraine blinds Russian target seekers with drone-on-drone combat

Dec 04th: Ukrainian forces have found success in downing Russian spy drones with cheap, first-person-view drones, analyst Federico Borsari finds. Read more ▸

Trust in the military on the rise, but still below pre-pandemic levels

Dec 04th: More than half of the individuals polled said they have a great deal of trust in the U.S. armed forces. Read more ▸

Alcohol banned for USS George Washington crew following sailor deaths

Dec 04th: The new rules come in the wake of the deaths of two sailors following the ship’s Nov. 22 arrival in Japan. Read more ▸

Soldiers report empty food kiosks, small portions at Fort Carson

Dec 04th: Objections about the food at Fort Carson spiked on the Yelp-style app, Hots&Cots, this fall, where soldiers cited inadequate protein and empty food kiosks. Read more ▸

A-10s are being spotted in Syria. Here’s how they’re being used.

Dec 04th: "The self-defense actions … were in no way related to ongoing operations in and around Aleppo or northwest Syria." Read more ▸

Space Force racing to meet training, testing demands

Dec 04th: The Space Force is taking a hybrid approach to improving its training systems, stitching together legacy capabilities with commercial tech. Read more ▸

Army eyes autonomous missile launcher and 1,000-kilometer strikes

Dec 04th: The capabilities are still in the research stages but are showing promise. Read more ▸

Fort Irwin specialist faces murder charge in death of fellow soldier

Dec 04th: The soldier is being held in a Navy brig in California. Read more ▸

New Army-funded tech creates realistic terrain, avatars in simulations

Dec 04th: The same institute created Oscar-winning facial scanning tech for major Hollywood films like "Blade Runner 2049" and "Avatar." Read more ▸

Donald Trump taps JD Vance adviser as next Army secretary

Dec 04th: Driscoll, who served in the Army and deployed to Iraq with the 10th Mountain Division, brings a background in venture capital and private equity firms. Read more ▸

Marines take steps to hack human performance with data

Dec 03rd: A new Marine Corps program aims to enhance lethality by using wearable data to improve every area — from sleep and stress level control to marksmanship. Read more ▸

Navy fires commanding officer of Navy Reserve Center Cheyenne

Dec 03rd: Lt. Cmdr. Christopher Bourque was relieved as head of NRC Cheyenne “due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command,” the Navy said. Read more ▸

Military aid societies seek crucial funds for troops on Giving Tuesday

Dec 03rd: This is the third consecutive year the relief societies have joined together to raise funds through their “Mission Give” campaign. Read more ▸

NATO draws up plans for its own fleet of naval surveillance drones

Dec 03rd: Officials envision fielding a network of drone-based sensors for keeping tabs on vital undersea cables and pipelines in the Baltic and Mediterranean seas. Read more ▸

Bill would push VA to expand outside medical care options for vets

Dec 03rd: The Complete the Mission Act serves as a focal point of debate over the size of VA and availability of community care for veteran patients. Read more ▸

Two USS George Washington sailors die after ship’s arrival in Japan

Dec 03rd: Petty Officer 2nd Class Cuyler Burnett Condon and Seaman Dimitri Isacc Morales died in separate incidents following the ship's arrival. Read more ▸

How an AI-powered dashboard gets Air Force reservists deployment-ready

Dec 03rd: The AI-driven personnel management system “was the equivalent of having one extra body in that department, saving them approximately 1,000 hours a year." Read more ▸

VA awards $1.5 million to study using psychedelics for PTSD treatment

Dec 03rd: The move is the first time Veterans Affairs leaders have funded a study into psychedelic benefits since the 1960s. Read more ▸

Last soldier to leave Afghanistan confirmed as new Army Europe leader

Dec 03rd: Army Lt. Gen. Chris Donahue's promotion had been delayed for several weeks for unspecified reasons. Read more ▸

South Korean man sentenced for binge-eating to avoid military service

Dec 02nd: Exemption loopholes in military conscription requirements were taken to heart — and midsection — when one man intentionally put on more than 44 pounds. Read more ▸

Air Force wing deployments could leave bases understaffed, GAO warns

Dec 02nd: Deploying large groups of a base's airmen together could help unit cohesion, the Air Force hopes — but critical missions like cybersecurity could suffer. Read more ▸

Analysis shows troops financially stronger in 2023 than pre-pandemic

Dec 02nd: The USAA analysis found that surveyed troops' bank accounts also showed signs of the effects of inflation. Read more ▸

Stealth destroyer to be home for 1st hypersonic weapon on a US warship

Dec 02nd: The U.S. is working to catch up with Russia and China in developing hypersonic weapons that travel beyond Mach 5. Read more ▸

US will send Ukraine $725M in counter-drone tech, anti-personnel mines

Dec 02nd: President Biden has pledged to spend all of the military assistance funds Congress approved earlier this year for Ukraine before his administration ends. Read more ▸

Congress will open next session with more veterans than two years ago

Dec 02nd: Advocates say the surprise increase in lawmakers with military backgrounds is a positve sign for the veteran community. Read more ▸

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