-

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.
-

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.
SPECIAL FEATURES
Federal Oversight
-

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.
-
How veterans groups came to clash over a sweeping VA benefits bill
-
GOP lawmakers seek review of VFW’s claims authority amid veterans cartoon controversy
-
VA inventory report reveals 367 AI systems operating in healthcare, benefits and services
-
Senate eyes Hegseth travel cuts without probes into Iran school bombing, boat strikes
Pay & Benefits
-

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
-
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.
Featured Videos
AI and IT
-

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.
More Stories
-
FY24 defense appropriations bill invests in more modern, ready force
We cannot rely on our legacy arsenal to retain military advantage and deter threats.
-
Can I buy back active duty time for my GS retirement?
Once you have that figure, you’ll be able to decide whether it’s in your best financial interest to make the deposit.
-
Congress wants US Air Force to better explain reorganization plans
The Air Force says this reorganization is needed to prepare it for a fight against China, but lawmakers say they need to hear more about these plans.
-
Congress must help CISA maximize role in protecting the cyber realm
To optimize effectiveness, lawmakers should prioritize collaboration with agency officials when developing targeted legislation and appropriating funding.
-
Congress leaders sell $1.2T spending package before shutdown deadline
The package, which is expected to pass, will wrap up Congress’ work on spending bills for the year — nearly six months after the fiscal year began.
-
IRS chief zeroes in on wealthy tax cheats in AP interview
“We’re kind of like the NFL referee — when we get the call right or wrong, we get booed, and we’re OK with that,” Werfel said in a wide-ranging interview.
-
Lawmakers push VA to improve military sexual assault response
A bipartisan group of lawmakers want VA leaders to step up outreach efforts to military sexual trauma victims, calling it a critical need.














