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Hegseth appoints Medal of Honor recipient Dakota Meyer to Barracks Task Force
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth taps the Marine reservist to serve as a senior advisor for the Pentagon’s effort to improve troops’ living conditions.
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Lockheed Martin unveils new PAC-3 Edge interceptor for Patriot systems
With demand rising for advanced interceptors, Lockheed debuts a missile it says improves on earlier generations of weapons.
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Pentagon looks for $50B for mass drone production, Hegseth says
The Pentagon wants to build its stockpile of autonomous weapons from thousands of units to the millions — and needs congressional funding to get it done.
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Better weapons, new berets and personal comfort | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 10.13.2
From urine collection systems to updated weaponry and even a new beret for EOD airmen, a bevy of updates could be headed for troops across the military.
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Working to relieve “tactical dehydration” with new urine collection systems for troops
Skydrate shows off the latest designs for its urine collection systems, made to aid pilots and troops stuck in convoys of both sexes.
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Army looking to advance another new rifle for troops | Headlines
Fielding of the M8 carbine, the Army took notes from soldiers on its weight and length and aims to get it into troops’ hands by December
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Native American soldier gains permission to wear long hair, eagle feathers in uniform accommodation
Maj. Patrick Sorensen successfully petitioned to wear long hair and eagle feathers central to his tribal beliefs. See striking photos of his updated uniform.
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Samoan soldier becomes first to display traditional hand tattoos
Capt. Isis Sake, breaks ground as the first soldier of Samoan descent to gain permission to display traditional hand tattoos in religious uniform accommodation.
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New Pacific units talk testing high altitude balloons, other systems with regional partners
Defense News’ Jen Judson speaks with military leadership about their evolving role in the Pacific, and new platforms being tested in the region.
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“Young men don’t lose brothers well.” Vietnam recon veterans recall those who didn’t come home
Veterans of Vietnam’s long range reconnaissance patrols talk about the pain of losing friends in battle in ‘Shadows in the Jungle’ — Ep. 3 “The Men We Lost”
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What Type of Savings Accounts Are Out There? — Money Minute
As savings rates rise, where you keep your money becomes increasingly important. Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains.
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Real world conflicts inform military leaders on the future of electronic warfare
Top military experts weigh in on how the wars in Ukraine and Gaza have informed how U.S. leaders see the future of electronic warfare in rapidly changing times.
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The future of electronic warfare and cyber threats | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.8.24
Military and defense leaders discuss the future of electronic warfare and cyber threats to the military. Plus: actor Idris Elba on a new military documentary.
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Can the military consume massive amounts of data without creating security threats?
The evolving military needs to ingest huge quantities of data to stay ahead – but how can it take in all that info without creating security problems?
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‘It’s about education and perspective’: Idris Elba on the suppressed stories of Black D-Day vets
Actor Idris Elba and director Shianne Brown spoke to Military Times to discuss their latest collaboration, “Erased: WWII Heroes Of Color.”
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“If you aren’t gonna quit, you better get good.” Learning guerilla tactics in Vietnam
Veterans of Vietnam’s long range reconnaissance patrols describe how they developed their skills in Shadows in the Jungle – Ep. 2 “OJT”
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What Financial Perks Are Available for Military and Vets? — Money Minute
As a service member, you should take advantage of every perk that you can get. Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains.
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Behind enemy lines in Vietnam: a first-hand account | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.1.24
Hear from Vietnam veterans who went in teams of six behind enemy lines for days at a time in our new limited series. Plus: new targeting optics for squads.