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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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The post-9/11 generation’s path to post-traumatic growth
Veterans who embody the ethos of post-traumatic growth push back against the narrative of the “broken” vet. I urge you to join them.
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Ask Reg: What should I do before I hit minimum retirement age?
A reader with a few years to go before they reach retirement wonders how they should spend this gap time.
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Congress still waiting on Osprey crash, safety documents from Pentagon
Lawmakers haven’t received more details on Osprey proprotor gearboxes, a component that was a factor in the 2023 crash off Japan that killed eight airmen.
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How to combat cyber threats and secure democracy in the digital age
There is an urgent need for robust cybersecurity and international cooperation to safeguard the very foundation of democracies: free and fair elections.
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How to harness AI and Zero Trust segmentation to boost cyber defenses
More than half of leaders who have implemented AI say that it’s helped accelerate incident response times, highlighting the technology’s potential.
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VA union urges Secretary McDonough to hire more staff
Nurses held a rally outside VA headquarters last week, pleading for the department to address severe understaffing at medical centers.
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Public-private partnerships can revitalize US infrastructure
The U.S. recorded some 42,000 bridges in poor condition in 2023, underlining the need for action, the author argues.














