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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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‘Toxic’ politics increase terrorism, extremism risk, DHS official says
The current political climate leads to extreme views, the official said, some of which gain footing among military and veteran communities.
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Virginia Senate fails to pass bill on military tuition program
Military families are urging lawmakers to reverse changes to a state tuition waiver program for spouses and children of fallen or disabled service members.
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Military investigators raid contractors near Army’s training HQ
The raid involved multiple facilities of the Orlando-based Cole Engineering Services, that company confirmed.
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Top tech considerations for federal agencies in the modern workplace
Workers are the first line of defense for keeping data secure, so the equipment they use to perform their duties must meet the rigid security requirements.
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Congressman’s former commander confirms disputed Bronze Star
Rep. Troy Nehls claims he received two Bronze Stars, but a news investigation found only one in his official military records.
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Should the Pentagon have used Commerce Department funds for semiconductors?
The U.S. Defense Department has successfully, albeit surreptitiously, swiped $3.5 billion from the Commerce Department’s CHIPS Act funding.
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Improving mobile device security is imperative ahead of Election Day
Government employees and election officials must be prepared to combat these threats to safeguard sensitive information and prevent disinformation.














