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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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Conflicting government cyber mandates risk undermining US security
One FAR cyber threat reporting rule may impact up to 94,000 government contractors at a cost of more than $1.5 billion each year.
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Adopting a risk management framework for federal agency cybersecurity
The federal government uses the Common Vulnerability Scoring System to rate the severity of security vulnerabilities within software.
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VA reverses plan to ban iconic WWII kiss photo from medical sites
Employees had been instructed to remove the photo because of its portrayal of a nonconsensual sexual act.
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Civilian Air Force employee charged with disclosing classified info
David Franklin Slater, who authorities say retired as an Army lieutenant colonel, was assigned to the U.S. Strategic Command at Offutt Air Force Base.
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Tax credit sought by defense industry stuck in Senate limbo
The defense industry has lobbied hard to fully restore a Trump-era R&D tax credit. The House has passed a compromise bill restoring it, but not the Senate.
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Will I get a lump-sum payment for unused home leave?
Employees must complete a minimum of 12 months of continuous service abroad before home leave eligibility is established.
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Pentagon leak suspect Jack Teixeira pleads guilty in federal court
Teixeira’s plea agreement with prosecutors calls for a prison sentence between 11 and nearly 17 years.
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The Pentagon’s budget season is approaching. Experts say buckle up.
The administration will roll out its budget request on March 11 amid an almost unique moment of uncertainty surrounding defense spending.
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Budget deal includes VA funding hike, firearm ownership protections
The appropriations measure is expected to be approved by Congress later this week.














