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AI-powered military neurotech: Mind enhancement or control?
AI's ability to monitor a warfighter’s mental state, visuals or inner dialog may outpace the ability to shield that data from misuse, some scientists say.
The Navy’s largest ship continues to be plagued by plumbing issues
The vessel recently averaged about one maintenance call per day related to sewage issues, a U.S. Fleet Forces Command spokesperson confirmed.
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Army orders soldiers to stand by for possible Minneapolis deployment
The order comes amid protests over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement crackdown.
Space Forces Southern activated amid Western Hemisphere focus
The U.S. Space Force officially activated the component in a ceremony on Wednesday, formalizing its role in space operations across the Western Hemisphere.
‘A soap opera’: How Ukraine’s frontline soldiers view peace talks
"This is the war of exhaustion,” said one Ukrainian soldier at the front. “And we are exhausted. ... [But] I trust the stubbornness of my fellow citizens.”
Coast Guard reporting of sexual assault cases still lacking, GAO finds
The Coast Guard is facing scrutiny after a recent report cited ongoing failures in how the service has reported cases of sexual assault and harassment.
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Georgia National Guard train troops to fly small quadcopter drones
The 12-day course was developed as an initiative of Georgia Army National Guard commander Brig. Gen. Jason Fryman.
Marine veteran dies in ‘security incident’ on Camp Lejeune
A Marine veteran died during what base officials have described as a “security incident” at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune on Jan. 13.
Army doubling up soldiers in Hawaii barracks to meet housing demand
Army leaders met Tuesday with troops to detail their plans to house single soldiers during a planned buildup of roughly 690 service members this year.
Air Force, Navy aircraft to take to the skies for 2026 Super Bowl
The flyover formation will incorporate aircraft from the two branches to symbolize the country’s independence and journey.
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‘Hidden Figure’ Gladys West, GPS pioneer and Navy civilian, dies at 95
West’s genius secured her a position in 1956 at the Naval Support Facility Dahlgren, then called Naval Proving Ground, where she worked for over 40 years.
How fashion borrowed military aesthetics and lost the context
"What was once functional equipment tied to service, sacrifice and sometimes trauma is now treated as visual shorthand for toughness or rebellion."
Why most of military life rarely makes the screen
Between training and combat exists a long stretch of routine and waiting. Those experiences remain largely absent from military portrayals in film and TV.
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Review: ‘In Waves and War’ shows promise of psychedelics to treat PTSD
The documentary, streaming Monday, follows a group of veterans undergoing experimental treatments currently not approved for clinical use in the U.S.
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
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Washington National Guard shortens Officer Candidate School timeline
The Washington National Guard is shaving four months off its OCS timeline while keeping training standards and hour requirements unchanged.
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