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Test Schedule: US Army aspires to create Indo-Pacific manufacturing hub in Korea
As the Army builds out its logistics capability in Korea, it’s investing in manufacturing to supply local forces — and troops across the Pacific region.
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Twenty-Six Defense unveils new soldier-worn tech
The defense firm formerly known as Elbit America introduced Primex, a headset designed with night vision and augmented reality capabilities.
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Lockheed’s New PAC-3 Edge interceptor aims for agility
The defense giant unveiled the PAC-3 Edge this Friday and debuted it at the Association of the U.S. Army’s annual meeting on Monday.
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The Army’s most dangerous logistics problem is hiding behind motor pools
The Army must establish company-level asset management chiefs before the next major conflict, an active-duty officer writes.
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Green Beret who survived an IED now clears Ukraine’s landmines
A Green Beret and Silver Star recipient who once survived an IED and now clears Ukraine’s landmines is the subject of a new documentary, “Safe Ground.”
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As Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day approaches, words matter
The sacrifice represented by the Gold Star must never be diluted into something it was never intended to mean, this Gold Star father writes.
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Better weapons, new berets and personal comfort | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.13.2
From urine collection systems to updated weaponry and even a new beret for EOD airmen, a bevy of updates could be headed for troops across the military.
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Navy reverses demotion of Rep. Ronny Jackson
This overturns a 2022 demotion that followed a scathing investigation that found major issues with his behavior while he was the top White House physician.
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DC National Guard troops have orders extended through December
The main purpose is to ensure DC Guard members continue to have uninterrupted benefits and pay for a mission that seems likely to persist for months.
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Army to send 101st Airborne Division soldiers to US-Mexico border
The 101st Airborne Division and 10th Mountain Division are among the units set to deploy to the border this fall.
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Beetle Bailey turns 75: the Army’s lovable slacker marches on
Today marks the 75th anniversary of “Beetle Bailey,” featuring a reluctant private who still embodies the frustrations and absurdities of military life.
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Pentagon cuts back F-35 upgrades to slow schedule slips: Auditors
The F-35’s Block 4 upgrades are being trimmed back so the program can focus on what it can deliver in 2031.
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Trump suggests National Guard could go into New Orleans
Trump’s latest comments came a day after he suggested that the National Guard might soon be deployed to Chicago and Baltimore.
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Rubio says US military strikes on drug smugglers ‘will happen again’
Asked why the military didn’t interdict the vessel and capture those on board, Trump said the strike would cause gangs to think twice about moving drugs.
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Podcast ‘500 Letters to Nana’ explores 1 soldier’s personal war
Join hosts Carson and Katie as they delve through the latter’s grandfather’s letters to his wife, Feloma, as he serves in the Pacific War.
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Remembering the Shenandoah, the Navy’s first rigid airship
On Sept. 3, 1925, the airship Shenandoah ZR-1 — translated to “daughter of the stars” — crashed in three sections over Ohio.
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Survivors of Maine mass shooting allege Army could’ve prevented attack
An independent commission said it found numerous opportunities for Army officials to intervene to stop a reservist from carrying out the attack.
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Country music no longer owns the troops, and that’s a good thing
Troops today are just as likely to share playlists filled with hip-hop, EDM or K-pop as they are with country music legends.