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First Lady honors World War I veterans, advocates of national memorial
The National World War I Memorial, which opened to the public in April 2021, will be completed in September of this year.
By Zamone Perez
Black women’s group defends affirmative action at military academies
Lawsuits filed against West Point and the Naval Academy seek to end the use of race as a factor in admissions there.
Robots in the ranks: Army integrating robots in two platoons
A platoon at Fort Moore, Georgia and another at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California, lead experiments.
By Todd South
Jill Biden tells military children, ‘You teach us how to be brave’
It was the first year Jill Biden has hosted her annual Toys for Tots event at the White House rather than at a local military base.
Vets tap businesses for VA disability claims help, but there’s a cost
Thousands of veterans work with for-profit firms to apply for disability benefits. Veterans advocates call the practice predatory and possibly illegal.
VA to launch artificial intelligence contest to help health care staff
The $1 million competition comes as White House officials look to oversee development of the new technology.
China responds to Pentagon report on its military buildup
China said the U.S. is the “biggest disruptor of regional peace and stability” in the world in a response to the annual Pentagon report.
The Army wants to see more ‘creativity’ from special operations forces
The new general atop 1st Special Forces Command has a unique background and perspective on where spec ops may go next.
By Davis Winkie
Army Reserve chief investigating over-tasking, wants faster promotions
Lt. Gen. Jody Daniels said she's eyeing her own staff's tasking practices, too.
By Davis Winkie
Biden asks Congress for Israel, Ukraine aid in giant defense package
President Biden intends to ask Congress for nearly $100 billion in military aid to Ukraine and Israel amid heightened tensions throughout the Middle East.
Army at work on a digital ‘blue book’ app, top enlisted soldier says
The app is anticipated to enter beta testing in October 2024.
By Davis Winkie