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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Army Helicopter Fleet Grounded for Safety
Pilots ordered to stand down until they attend mandatory safety training. The U.S. Army recently announced that its pilots will be required to complete a safety-training program, and…
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DoD Makes Climate Assessment Tool Available to Allies
Web-based software customized to various regions. The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced that climate change prediction software will be distributed to several allies of the United States.…
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DoD Releases 2022 Freedom of Navigation Report
Tracks annual efforts to identify and challenge unlawful maritime claims. The Department of Defense (DoD) released its annual Freedom of Navigation Report this month, tracking its boundary-testing operations…
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Military Maintenance Funds Often Unused
Auditors say dorms and other buildings could be repaired. A Government Accountability Office (GAO) official has reported that the Department of Defense (DOD) could invest its unused funds…
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U.S. DOD General Counsel Speaks at Cyber Command Conference
She highlights the legal efforts addressing cyber theft. During the recent U.S. Cyber Command Legal Conference at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Department of Defense General Counsel, Caroline…
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Secretary Austin Leads 11th Ukraine Defense Meeting
Group recommits to providing ammunition and resources for Ukraine Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin led the 11th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group last week, where the…
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Congressman Promotes Increase in Military Minimum Pay
Representative from California wants soldiers to receive at least minimum wage. Representative Mike Garcia of California reintroduced a plan to ensure all members of the military are at…
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Congress Notified of Planned Weapons Sale to Turkish Air Force
The sale of F-16 aircraft worth requires Congressional approval. President Biden’s administration sent a proposed weapons sale to Congress this week, requesting congressional approval for a multi-billion dollar…
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