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An airman assigned to Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, performs network analysis during a training exercise at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 17, 2022.

Pentagon must do better to safeguard public information, GAO warns

Of 10 DOD components assessed, only U.S. Special Operations Command was found to have consistently trained troops about the risks of digital information.

By Lillian Juarez and J.D. Simkins

4 days ago

National Guard rehearses stopping drone attacks at the World Cup

Personnel simulated battling drone attacks on Seattle’s Lumen Field earlier this month in an exercise that put the 2026 FIFA World Cup center stage.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

6 days ago

Army seeks high-energy laser systems to kill drone swarms

The new laser systems are expected to take out intelligence and surveillance drones, as well as those that can carry high-grade explosives.

By Zita Ballinger Fletcher

3 weeks ago

More shutdown assistance offered through military stores

Extended period of interest-free commissary purchases and reduced-price meals for DOD school students affected by the government shutdown are available.

By Karen Jowers

3 weeks ago

Colorado sues Trump administration over Space Command move to Alabama

Colorado officials say the relocation of U.S. Space Command was illegally motivated by Trump’s desire to punish the state for allowing mail-in voting.

3 weeks ago

Shutdown causes turmoil for some military families’ food assistance

In the most recent DOD survey of active-duty military spouses, about 7% said they were using WIC benefits and 1% said they were using SNAP.

By Karen Jowers

4 weeks ago