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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Lt. General Scott Berrier, Director, Defense Intelligence Agency
Lt. General Scott Berrier, Director, Defense Intelligence Agency
Read MoreDOD Plans for Cyber Workforce Strategy Implementation
Department establishes directives for 225,000 skilled cyber defense workers. The Department of Defense recently released its Cyber Workforce Strategy Implementation Plan, which outlines how the department intends to…
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Nine Ships Enroll in DOT Tanker Security Program
Privately owned fuel tankers have been added to “military useful” fleet. The Department of Transportation has accepted the first nine ships into its Tanker Security Program, allowing them…
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