Tours research facilities and speaks with university ROTC cadets. The Department of Defense’s Deputy Secretary Kathleen Hicks toured the Midwest U.S. Transportation Command in Illinois, the Air Force…
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U.S. Base in Syria Attacked by Iran-Backed Militants
Pentagon commits to “push back against Iran’s support for terrorism.“ In a briefing, Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Colin Kahl said three American service members were injured in…
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U.S. Military Satellite Communications Transferred to Space Force
It is the first time communication functions have been consolidated under one service. The U.S. Army announced that they will be transferring some of their satellite operations to…
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$2 Million for Hypersonic Development Announced
Defense Department awards applied research funding to four universities. Last week, the Department of Defense announced the awarding of four applied research awards to four universities. They will…
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U.S. Left $7 Billion in Military Equipment in Afghanistan
Inspector general report confirms what the Taliban “inherited.” A Department of Defense inspector general has confirmed that, when the U.S. military pulled out of Afghanistan a year ago,…
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Secretary Austin Visits with Latvian Leaders
Meets with Latvian President, Prime Minister, and Defense Minister Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin traveled to Latvia this week, where he met with Latvian President Egils Levits, Prime…
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Secretary Austin Announces New Pentagon Press Secretary
Brigadier General Patrick Ryder to fill the position. John Kirby left his role as Pentagon press secretary in May when he accepted his new position as the White…
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Over a Quarter Million Troops Face No-Vax Discharge
They represent 13 percent of the total force. According to the Department of Defense, about 268,858 troops as of mid-July are still not in compliance with Defense Secretary…
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Two U.S. Hypersonic Missile Tests Succeed
Hypersonic weapon development is a Pentagon priority. The Department of Defense announced that it has successfully conducted two hypersonic missile systems tests. The Air Force said that it successfully conducted…
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House Passes $839 Billion Defense Spending Package
The amount is greater than the president’s request. The House of Representatives voted in favor of an $839 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which is $37 billion…
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