Celebrity chef says he’ll be the ‘bat’ to enforce quality at new Army dining halls
Chef Robert Irvine says he’s been getting regular data readouts showing how many soldiers are eating at the new dining halls and what they’re ordering.
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US military uses laser to take down CBP drone, lawmakers say
The case of mistaken identity prompted the FAA to close additional airspace around Fort Hancock, about 50 miles southeast of El Paso.
West Point cadet booted from Army after using AI to create nude image of woman
Cayden Cork, 20, pleaded guilty to charges tied to the manipulated image and his extortion attempt, according to the Army.
Anthropic ‘cannot in good conscience accede’ to Pentagon’s demands, CEO says
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Thursday the AI company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s demands to allow wider use of its technology.
US military assembles largest force of warships, aircraft in Middle East in decades
The U.S. Navy will have at least 16 ships in the region, dwarfing the 11-ship fleet that was, until the Ford’s departure, positioned in the Caribbean Sea.
What to know about Defense Protection Act and the Pentagon’s Anthropic ultimatum
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei repeatedly has made clear his ethical concerns about unchecked government use of AI.
US soldiers earn French medal for 2023 Iraq rescue
In 2023, French special operations troops came under attack from ISIS fighters near Hawija, Iraq. Guardsmen boarded a CH-47 and sped off towards the fight.
VA to formally rescind controversial disability ratings rule
A policy requiring VA medical examiners to include effects of medication in assigning disability ratings is expected to be formally rescinded on Feb. 27.
Instead of setting bonuses, the Army will make some warrant officers bid for them
Eligible warrant officers will submit confidential bids for how much money it would take to keep them on active duty for an additional six years.
Lucky 13: A last-minute swap saved this airman’s life during WWII bombing run
Navigator Ed Ryan set off on his 13th bombing run on Friday the 13th, 1944. It would be his last.
New hypersonic missiles unveiled for fighter planes, ground systems
The medium-range hypersonic system is powered by a liquid rocket engine, is able to alter its speed in flight and can be adapted for use.
Military bases must bolster natural disaster planning to mitigate risks, report finds
A GAO report found that some military bases are still rebuilding parts of their facilities after natural disasters damaged them years ago.
Ukraine is reshaping the armored battlefield. The US Army is trying to keep up.
In armored brigades built around tanks and heavy firepower, lessons from Ukraine are pushing leaders to rethink how formations move and survive.
Vets to VA: Formally rescind new disability ratings rule
Veterans want the VA to rescind a controversial regulation published Feb. 17 that put compensation ratings in legal limbo.
‘I did that until I ran out of gas’: An American advisor and his MoH actions in Vietnam
With the South Vietnamese breaking under a VC ambush, Jack Jacobs took charge.
Military dogs are facing substandard conditions, leading to deaths, report finds
An Office of the Inspector General report found that poor kennel conditions and a lack of enough caretakers can result in health issues, death.
Insect Shield to pay $1.4M to settle Army uniform testing lawsuit
The lawsuit alleged the company providing insect-prevention treatment to Army combat uniforms failed to perform proper testing while manipulating results.
