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Triumphal arch in Washington to serve as military complex, Trump says
President Donald Trump said on Sunday the triumphal arch he plans to build near Arlington National Cemetery would double as a “military complex.”
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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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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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Looking into the future of the Air Force | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 9.22.26
At a major annual conference outside Washington, D.C., the Air and Space Forces contemplate how to fight and defend in a world of drones and AI weapons.
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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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Lawmaker who claims to be a retired rear admiral was actually demoted
Since retiring from the Navy, Rep. Ronny Jackson has claimed to be a retired one-star admiral. But records show he was reduced in rank to captain.
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A robust cybersecurity workforce needs more than degree requirements
There are more than 570,000 open cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. alone – with open positions increasing by 35% in the last year.
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Commerce Dept. minority business agency ordered to serve all races
The Minority Business Development Agency was established during the Nixon administration to address discrimination in the business world.
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Retiring from federal government – again! Will my annuity change?
A regular retiree is eligible to return to work for the federal government or in the private sector.
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A secure-by-design approach to federal open-source software
The security and protection of OSS are of the utmost importance as we move forward with the OS3I initiative.
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How federal agencies can excel in digital era with AI and automation
A shared Digital Operations Center creates a central hub for AI-powered automated processes across multiple functional areas and programs.














