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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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VA again delays decision on transgender surgery options
The department will conduct a new review on the procedures, pushing a final ruling on the issue back by at least several more months.
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Sideways moon landing to cut private mission for NASA short
NASA, which plans to land astronauts in this region in the next few years, paid Intuitive Machines $118 million to deliver six experiments.
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How to build data resilience by leveraging backup, zero trust and AI
Air-gapped, immutable backups with isolated recovery allow agencies to keep operations running even when primary systems are compromised.
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Airman dies after self-immolating outside Israeli embassy in DC
Senior Airman Aaron Bushnell, 25, worked as a cyber defense operations specialist with the 531st Intelligence Support Squadron in San Antonio, Texas.
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Biden will urge Congress’ leaders to keep the government open
During the meeting, the president will discuss the “urgency” of passing the aid package, as well as legislation to keep the government running.
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Quicker process expected as Mayorkas impeachment trial moves to Senate
The Republican-controlled House impeached the Commerce Secretary by a single vote margin on Feb. 13
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Lawmakers set to question Austin on decision to hide cancer diagnosis
Defense and veterans hearings for the week of Feb. 26, 2024.
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Small, nonthreatening balloon intercepted over Utah by NORAD
NORAD fighter pilots sent to investigate the balloon determined it was “not maneuverable” and did not present a threat to national security.
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Marines pass full financial audit, a first for any US military branch
The Marine Corps was deemed by a third-party auditor to have a full accounting of all its assets and financial values.
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How interoperability benefits military, civil and commercial domains
By focusing on interoperability, new capabilities can be quickly adopted and rolled out without significant system redesign.














