He is expected to deliver a “tough” message to Israel. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin began a one-week visit in the Middle East in Amman, Jordan, where he met…
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Defense Department Says Most Youth Unfit for Military Service
Armed service recruiting targets have largely been unmet. A recent report from the Department of Defense acknowledges that the U.S. Armed Forces are struggling to meet targets for…
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Committee Submits Suicide Prevention Review to Defense Department
Recommendations include firearm registration and improved promotions. The Department of Defense has announced that the independent review team that researched service member suicide prevention released the final report…
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U.S. to Expand Troop Numbers in Taiwan
Officials try to determine the “tipping point.” A report from anonymous U.S. officials claims the Pentagon is planning to at least quadruple America’s troop presence in Taiwan for…
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Policies for Pregnant Service Members and Families Updated
Defense Department creates flexible days off for reproductive health care appointments. The Department of Defense (DoD) has released three policies specific to the care of pregnant service members…
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DOD Urged to Review Health Care System Issues
The latest system disruption kicked soldiers out of health care enrollment. The Senate Veterans Affairs Committee wrote a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin recently, calling for Department…
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Defense Department Launches 2023 5G Challenge
5G development projects will compete for $7 million in cash and prizes. The Department of Defense recently launched its 2023 5G Challenge, opening applications for its 5G development…
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U.S. and Israel Conducting Joint Military Drill
CENTCOM says the drill will be broad in scope, complexity, and significant in size. A combined, joint-all domain military exercise known as Juniper Oak is underway this week…
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Secretary Austin Praises Results of Eighth Ukraine Defense Contact Group Meeting
50 countries met together at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The Ukraine Defense Contact Group wrapped up their eighth meeting at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany last…
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Three Senators Met with Zelensky in Kyiv
Bipartisan senators visit Ukraine to assess how the United States aid is being used. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut, and Senator Sheldon…
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