A ‘mixed reality’ goggle with target ID, tracking and weapon link could field by 2021
Researchers are using the Microsoft HoloLens 2 platform to design the goggle.
Pentagon IDs two soldiers killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash
Chief Warrant Officer 2 David Knadle, 33, and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kirk Fuchigami Jr., 25, were killed after their helicopter crashed in Afghanistan’s Logar province, according to the Pentagon.
The list of military sites with suspected ‘forever chemicals’ contamination has grown
But the Pentagon did not say where the sites are or the extent of the contamination, if any.
How the long-term effect of Trump’s recent war crimes actions could play out
The move could undermine military justice or set it straight.
Top defense official offers continued support for Army officer linked to Trump impeachment efforts
Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist said military officials will support and protect whistleblowers.
Two US service members killed in Afghanistan helicopter crash
“The cause of the crash is under investigation, however preliminary reports do not indicate it was caused by enemy fire,” officials from Resolute Support, the Kabul-based headquarters overseeing U.S. and NATO operations in Afghanistan, said in a statement.
Illegal immigrant charged in hit-and-run death of Marine Vietnam veteran
Detectives allege the veteran was struck by the front of the Toyota and dragged more than 50 feet.
Esper doesn’t regret delaying military drills, despite North Korea snub
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper says he does not regret postponing a U.S.-South Korean military air exercise, even though the gesture was rejected by North Korea as not enough to restart nuclear diplomacy.

3 Heroes Who Took the Fight to Breast Cancer

More than 3.8 million people in this country are survivors of breast cancer, but every 13 minutes, a woman will lose her life to it. Though each woman has had a different breast cancer journey, they are all part of a community of fighters battling this disease in the military health system.
Ohio soldier identified from remains returned by North Korea
The remains of a soldier killed in the Korean War have been identified as an Ohio man.
Army Guard unit runs a range of missions, including insider attack response, during recent Afghan tour
The 2,100 soldiers deployed with the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team returned between July and September.
US military drone strike kills senior al-Shabab official
A Somali intelligence official says a U.S. drone strike has killed a senior officer with the al-Shabab extremist group.
US Defense Secretary Esper accuses China of intimidating smaller Asian nations
U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Wednesday accused China of using coercion and intimidation against smaller Asian nations to impose its will in the South China Sea. He urged Vietnam and others in the region to push back.
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