Leave retention carryover is limited to 90 days and expires after two years. The Department of Defense recently announced modifications to the special leave accrual (SLA) policy for…
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Defense Secretary Announces Reforms to Military Academies
Measures to enhance safety and prevent sexual assault and harassment. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced that actions are going to be taken at Military Service Academies (MSAs)…
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Pentagon to Produce Autonomous Weapon Systems
The low-cost, unmanned Replicator initiative is intended to counter the Chinese threat. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks announced a new Pentagon initiative to build thousands of autonomous…
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Administration Auctions Off Unused Border Wall Parts
Government agencies call them “excess” materials. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers turned unused parts intended to build the border wall at the U.S. southern border over to…
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USAF Special Ops Command Considers Training Overhaul
A comprehensive review is evaluating the expertise necessary for commandos to be successful. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is undergoing an extensive review of its training methods…
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DOD Announces Winners of Dissertation Competition
Minerva Research Initiative awards fellowships to doctoral candidates. The Department of Defense announced the winners of the 2023-2024 “Peace and Security Dissertation Fellowship,” providing up to $20,000 in…
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CENTCOM Considers AI for Menial Tasks
Defense-based artificial intelligence is being approached cautiously. Chief Technology Officer for U.S. Central Command Schuyler Moore cautioned against putting too much stock in the potential of artificial intelligence…
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Indo-Pacific Command Holds 25th Annual Defence Conference
U.S. and Fiji co-hosted a gathering of 27 countries. The United States Indo-Pacific Command jointly hosted the 25th annual Chiefs of Defence Conference (CHODs) for three days, joining…
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DOD Seeks to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chain for Turbine Engines
Partnership intended to provide for the manufacture of key components for military jets. The Department of Defense has partnered with Selmet, Inc. through the Office of Industrial Base…
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USAF Discovers Carcinogen at Montana Nuclear Missile Base
Hundreds of troops and their families have reported cancer diagnoses and other illnesses. The U.S. Air Force has identified hazardous levels of a probable carcinogen at underground launch…
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