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Efforts working to curb long-term opioid use in military, study finds
The Defense Department is making headway in curbing long-term opioid prescriptions, a new study found.
VA plans to expand caregiver benefits, postpone program discharges
Rules surrounding VA's caregiver support have been in limbo for more than two years after families complained about harsh eligibility guidelines.
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This Marine Corps unit now has a ship-killing missile in its toolkit
The new tool gives Marines an offensive strike to clear the way for the Navy.
A-10s are being spotted in Syria. Here’s how they’re being used.
"The self-defense actions … were in no way related to ongoing operations in and around Aleppo or northwest Syria."
Alcohol banned for USS George Washington crew following sailor deaths
The new rules come in the wake of the deaths of two sailors following the ship’s Nov. 22 arrival in Japan.
Fort Irwin specialist faces murder charge in death of fellow soldier
The soldier is being held in a Navy brig in California.
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DOD civilians can shop at these 16 commissaries during expansion test
The Defense Department is testing whether to expand the commissary benefit to stateside military civilian employees.
Anduril, OpenAI partner to boost counter-drone tech for bases, troops
The agreement continues a recent trend of large AI firms partnering with the defense industry.
Soldiers report empty food kiosks, small portions at Fort Carson
Objections about the food at Fort Carson spiked on the Yelp-style app, Hots&Cots, this fall, where soldiers cited inadequate protein and empty food kiosks.
Space Force racing to meet training, testing demands
The Space Force is taking a hybrid approach to improving its training systems, stitching together legacy capabilities with commercial tech.
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New Army-funded tech creates realistic terrain, avatars in simulations
The same institute created Oscar-winning facial scanning tech for major Hollywood films like "Blade Runner 2049" and "Avatar."
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Life of pie: Soldier charged with loan fraud in bakery boondoggle
The soldier has been charged for allegedly using a fraudulent pie business called “Granny’s Delight” to obtain COVID-related business relief loans.
Marine lights candles for romantic hotel surprise, sets room on fire
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Did a US F-22 shoot down a UFO? Photo of aerial object adds to mystery
A grainy image (it’s always a grainy image) of an object downed by an F-22 over Canada's Yukon territory has aviation (and UFO) enthusiasts chattering.
Air Force Falcons unveil glorious AFSOC-themed football unis
The Air Force just dropped some special edition football uniforms and they are certifiably fire.
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VA to research link between PFAS chemicals and kidney cancer
The move could eventually lead to fast-track disability benefits for thousands of veterans.
Here’s what the Navy is doing to improve women’s uniforms
The program, known as the Size Modernization Program, seeks to standardize the fit and sizing of all service and dress uniforms for women sailors.
By Diana Stancy
Vets’ caregivers need more support from VA, local orgs, study finds
About 14.3 million individuals across America are currently serving as military and veteran caregivers, according to a new survey.
Aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman deploys into a volatile world
The Truman is the latest Navy aircraft carrier to deploy as tensions continue to near a boiling point in the Middle East.
By Diana Stancy
Food insecurity among military families unacceptable, advocates say
An estimated 325,000 military families are struggling with having enough food each week.
Spouses and vets are key to changing ‘broken’ narrative, experts say
Changing narratives around veterans and their military experience is key, according to advocacy groups.
By Karen Jowers
Congress presses VA for fixes to lingering suicide hotline outages
About 700 callers were unable to immediately connect with counselors because of crisis line outages over the past 12 months.
DOD looking for more companies to hire military spouses for program
The vast majority of spouses in the pilot program are getting job offers, but spouses are waiting for fellowships.
By Karen Jowers
Former defense secretaries, national security leaders rally for Harris
More than 740 Republicans and Democrats attacked former President Donald Trump as unfit for the White House in an letter supporting the vice president.
Sailors can now choose housing allowance based on family location
The Navy will now offer sailors the choice of getting basic allowance for housing based on where their dependents are located.
By Diana Stancy