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AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warn
AI military targeting may move faster than humans can authenticate, critics warned during a Wednesday hearing in Washington.
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Coasties’ photos used on stamps honoring Coast Guard Academy’s 150th
The U.S. Postal Service is launching a new Forever stamp this week to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy.
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Federal Oversight
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VA launches trial to test GLP-1 medication for alcohol use disorder in veterans
The VA has launched a trial to test Ozempic and Wegovy for alcohol use disorder in veterans.
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How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill
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GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s claims authority amid veterans cartoon controversy
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VA inventory report reveals 367 AI systems operating in healthcare, benefits and services
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Senate eyes Hegseth travel cuts without probes into Iran school bombing, boat strikes
Pay & Benefits
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Guidance needed for doctors treating DOD, VA patients exposed to jet fuel in Hawaii water, report says
There are no known procedures to neutralize the effects of jet fuel exposure, and there’s no clinical guidance for long-term treatment, researchers found.
VIDEOS
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First look: New designs for Space Force mess dress uniforms include pockets for women
Space Force officials showed off new designs for mess dress uniforms for Guardians at a recent conference. The uniforms are still in testing before rollout.
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AI and IT
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Could MQ-9B drones draw Canada and Denmark closer in Arctic surveillance?
Both countries have ordered MQ-9B drones from General Dynamics, a hardware choice that some experts believe offers cooperation prospects in the High North.
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Fast data isn’t fast enough for mission-critical operations. Enter AI.
Modern data architecture needs to support both the online and offline data-feeding of machine learning systems.
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Cops had about 90 seconds to stop traffic before Baltimore bridge fell
One parked sideways to block lanes and planned to drive onto the bridge to alert workers once another officer arrived. But he wouldn’t get the chance.
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Fed workers are dedicated public servants, not ‘deep state’ plotters
These workers are dedicated to serving the public and the Constitution, upholding the missions of their agencies and democracy, research shows.
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DOD reproductive care travel policy used just 12 times in 7 months
A policy allowing troops to be reimbursed for travel if they go out of state for abortions and other reproductive services hasn’t been used much.
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Pentagon urges ‘alternatives’ in Israel meeting, with few details
An invasion of Gaza’s southern city of Rafah would be a humanitarian catastrophe, said a defense official speaking with reporters.
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Is it better to cancel or suspend my Blue Cross/Blue Shield plan?
As a federal employee, you may enroll in health, dental, vision and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and apply for long term insurance.
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Baltimore’s Key Bridge collapses after being struck by cargo ship
Shocking spectacle that was captured on video and posted on social media
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How long will it take to get my refund deposited to my IRA account?
Refunds fall at the lower end of the priority scale behind immediate retirements and payments to survivors.
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Fight over VA toxic exposure funds could stall other vets legislation
Lawmakers are sparring over proposed changes to a fund covering the costs of veterans’ toxic exposure benefits.














