The purpose is to empower military fitness and family well-being. The Defense Health Agency recently welcomed the spouses of senior enlisted leaders to the Armed Forces Wellness Center…
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Legislation Would Make Fentanyl National Security Threat
The Pentagon could go after drug cartels. Bipartisan members of the House and Senate have introduced bills that would declare fentanyl a national security threat. The Disrupt Fentanyl Trafficking…
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U.S. Officials Say Budget Cuts Will Hamper Competitiveness
Three secretaries testify at Senate China policy hearing. Three Cabinet leaders recently testified before Congress together, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and Secretary…
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Congress Continues to Investigate Withdrawal from Afghanistan
Two House oversight committees want to know more. The Chairmen of the House Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers of Alabama, and the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Michael McCaul…
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Army Chief of Staff Meets with Indonesian Defense Minister
U.S. seeks to strengthen ties between the two nations. U.S. Army Chief of Staff General James McConville traveled to Jakarta last week, where he met with Indonesian Defense…
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Six Russian Warplanes Intercepted Near Alaska
NORAD says the interception is routine. The North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) said American fighter jets last week intercepted Russian bombers, tankers, and fighter jets operating in…
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Defense Agency to Provide Daily Rations to FEMA
Troop support meals for disaster survivors is estimated to save millions. The Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Troop Support has developed the Survivor Daily Ration (SDR) to provide a…
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U.S. Army Updates Networking Gear
The branch is revising how it creates and uses networking in the future. U.S. Army generals said the branch will upgrade networking gear to meet “the service’s 2030…
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Toxic Spill at Hawaii’s Red Hill Facility
Contractor error spills fire foam suppressant. A spill of 1,300 gallons of toxic fire suppressant occurred at Hawaii’s Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage site, near Joint Base Pearl…
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DOD Celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Month in May
Deputy assistant secretary of defense calls military spouses the “heart and backbone” of the military community. The Department of Defense (DoD) will be celebrating Military Spouse Appreciation Month…
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