


‘Infrastructure is the weapon’: Inside the race to build portable interceptor factories
As the Iran war drives global demand for interceptor drones, defense startups are betting they can fit a production line into a shipping container.

Veterans
Fewer service members died by suicide in 2024 than year prior, report finds
The report on 2024 suicides found a decrease in the total force suicide rate, though active component rates have steadily increased from 2011 to 2024.

On Capitol attack anniversary, Marine vet says he’ll challenge Hawley
Lucas Kunce, 40, served 13 years in the Marine Corps.

Veterans unemployment up slightly in December, despite overall gains
About 280,000 veterans were unable to find steady employment last month.

It’s official: Military spouses to get employment relief after moving
There are more than 132,000 active-duty spouses in occupations that require licensing.

5 takeaways from what defense leaders told the Jan. 6 committee
A special congressional committee investigating the violence recently released more than 900 pages of testimony from military leaders on the attack.

Are spouses’ problems with license portability about to be solved?
A law awaiting the president's signature would make it easier for 132,000 active duty spouses to transfer their professional licenses when they PCS.

US Army chief information officer will depart in coming weeks
CIO Raj Iyer announced his departure Jan. 4 on LinkedIn, noting his job was "complete."

Would new Washington Commanders mascot ‘Major Tuddy’ pass a tape test?
'Major Tuddy' is an ill-fitting mascot name for a team that struggles to get major touchdowns.

The real ‘MVP’: New film shows bond between vets & athletes
'MVP' is based on the true story of the founding of a veterans service organization that aids combat veterans and former athletes.
