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Opinion
Why US agencies buy personal info and what it means in the age of AI
The government faces legal restrictions on gathering personal information on citizens, but the law is largely silent on agencies purchasing the data.
By Anne Toomey McKenna, University of Richmond
Military leader defends Jan. 6 response as House steps up probes
Lt. Gen. Walter Piatt echoed comments from other senior military leaders about the perception of soldiers being used to secure the election process.
Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks on US personnel draws concern
At least 130 cases across the government are now under investigation, up from several dozen last year, according to a U.S. defense official.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Taliban will likely curtail Afghan women’s rights, intelligence report says
During the Taliban's rule in the 1990s, women were largely confined to their homes, and girls had no access to education.
Workforce shortages are ‘significant’ to agencies’ high-risk problems
Nearly two-thirds of high-risk problems outlined by the Government Accountability Office have a significant workforce component.
By Jessie Bur
National security officials to testify on Jan. 6 mistakes
Senators are eager Wednesday to grill the officials from the Pentagon, the National Guard, and the Justice and Homeland Security departments about their preparations ahead of the electoral count on Jan. 6.
US Army’s newest tracked vehicle will undergo initial operational test in early 2022
The U.S. Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle is expected to begin initial operational testing in the beginning of 2022 followed by fielding a year later.
By Jen Judson
Why there should be a director of military spouses at DoD
While there are outside organizations that offer resources and support, military spouses have been shut out of important decisions on family readiness and spouse programs, says the author of this commentary.
By Aleha Landry
Latest Chinook helo variant has excessive rotor blade vibrations heading into major test
The Army is dealing with excessive vibrations with its new Chinook rotor blade design heading into a limited-user test this spring.
By Jen Judson
Creeping weight of Abrams tank concerns Pentagon’s chief weapons tester
The Pentagon's chief weapons tester is concerned the Abram tank's increased weight is causing transportability issues, but the service says the new version can perform like the current fleet.
By Jen Judson
Infantry Squad Vehicle is a cramped ride, but US Army says it meets requirements
The Army's Infantry Squad Vehicle is meeting its requirements, but due to the nature of its role to rapidly inject an infantry squad into battle, it's a tight fit for passengers.
By Jen Judson