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Deployed troops inhaled toxic air even while off-duty, study finds
Lung samples from service members they tested found traces of toxic vaporized metals and other hazardous items, well above that of non-deployed personnel.
Inside the US Army’s failed nuclear ice lair in Cold War Greenland
While the U.S. didn’t get to act out its Bond villain lair fantasies, it did further scientific understandings of the world around us.
Opinion
Communication of intent and the importance of language to deterrence
The Biden administration’s rhetoric may be critical to deter not only escalation, but to stop persistent attacks in the Middle East.
By H. Steven Blum and Jacob Olidort
Military-themed brewery sparks fight in Virginia military city
The controversy over Armed Forces Brewing mirrors increasingly divisive national battles about free speech.
By Jim Morrison, The Virginia Mercury
Federal employees, Hill staffers protest US policy on Israel-Hamas war
As of late this past week, one open letter had been endorsed by 650 staffers of diverse religious backgrounds from more than 30 government agencies.
US seeks to fund Israeli laser as Army considers Iron Beam’s potential
The U.S. Army is eyeing Iron Beam as a possible alternative laser to augment its own fire protection capability.
By Jen Judson
Israel may buy back Iron Dome air defense batteries leased from the US
Israel is receiving the equipment to bolster its air defense against Hamas rocket attacks, and could ultimately opt to keep the two systems.
By Jen Judson
US flying drones over Gaza in search of hostages, Pentagon says
The U.S. has been providing support to Israel's hostage recovery efforts.
US agrees to send two Iron Dome batteries to Israel
Two U.S. Army-owned Iron Dome systems are heading to Israel to aid the country in its fight against Hamas.
Blinken, Austin say US ready to protect American troops in Middle East
The two men say the United States is ready to protect American forces or personnel in the Middle East should the Israel-Hamas war escalate.
Republicans and Dems agree Afghanistan war wasn’t worth it, poll shows
The poll comes two years after the U.S. pulled out of Afghanistan in August 2021.
By Linley Sanders