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US Army feeds culinary soldiers new job title
Formerly known as culinary specialists, a soldier with the 92G occupation identifier will henceforth be known as a “tactical field feeding specialist.”
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‘Inside CENTCOM’ podcast launches amid Iran conflict
“Inside CENTCOM,” a lifestyle podcast, debuted Thursday against the backdrop of the Iran war.
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Shield AI to acquire radar maker Echodyne to bust drones
Shield AI’s CEO said the purchase of Echodyne supports the company’s aim to branch into different areas of unmanned systems.
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Percentage of veterans serving in incoming congressional class drops to 15%
In the 1970s, almost three-quarters of the members of Congress had served in the military.
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As the VA leans on automation, errors in veterans’ claims soar
Veterans Affairs employees said an automated tool designed to speed claims review makes mistakes that can cause errors, delay or deny benefits.
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Drones incoming! New innovations on offer in UAS tech | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.10.26
New drone innovations are highlighted in Part 2 of our Business of Defense series. Plus, a sneak peek into a new Smithsonian military aviation exhibit, and tips to avoid scams.
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Marines can now reenlist early, some for up to 15 years
Marine Corps initiatives have already yielded historic retention results, with the Corps hitting 114% of its annual retention goal in Fiscal Year 2024.
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Air Force expands waivers for recruits with asthma, food allergies
The waivers are part of an effort to boost recruitment numbers after the service failed to meet its recruiting goals in 2023.
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US Navy ‘wasted’ $1.8 billion on cruiser modernization program: Report
The report found that the Navy’s cruiser rehab program has had “weak oversight” and been “plagued with … delays, wasted costs and poor-quality work.”
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This Marine unit now has its own tool to blast drones out of the sky
The system replaces a cumbersome legacy platform Marines have long used to defend the skies: The Man-Portable Air Defense System, or MANPADs.
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Combatant commands mishandled classified mobile devices, audit finds
Inventory records of devices with sensitive intel weren’t maintained, and in some cases, contained inaccurate information, according to a DOD OIG report.