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Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East
At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.
Goodbye, coffee? Service members might soon be fueled by a jolt to the brain
The Air Force tested 40 subjects for a new potential treatment for sleep deprivation.
By Sarah Sicard
Biden ending Trump OK for US oil company in Syria, says official
Trump became focused on Syria’s oil in October 2019 after he abruptly announced his intention to draw down U.S. troops deployed against ISIS in the area.
US Navy says it met Idaho deadline on spent nuclear fuel
The U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program said it has completed putting into dry storage all the spent fuel that was in water pool storage before Jan. 1, 2017.
Growing mystery of suspected energy attacks on US personnel draws concern
At least 130 cases across the government are now under investigation, up from several dozen last year, according to a U.S. defense official.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press
WWII Navy chaplain posthumously awarded Navy Cross for comforting fellow sailors in ‘shark infested waters’
Lt. Thomas Conway swam to sailors to provide them with comfort, prayer and to administer sacraments after two Japanese torpedos hit the USS Indianapolis.
By Diana Stancy
Aircraft carrier Nimitz staying in Mideast as Iran raises uranium enrichment levels, seizes South Korean ship
The acting defense secretary cited Iranian threats against Trump and other U.S. government officials as the reason for the redeployment, without elaborating.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
Did Fort Drum ban energy drinks from barracks vending machines?
It took a little digging, but we got to the bottom of it.
By Davis Winkie
5 things to know about Japan’s surrender in WWII 75 years ago
There will be a ceremony aboard the battleship Missouri this morning in Hawaii commemorating Japan's surrender in World War II 75 years ago.
Feds, contractors hold virtual job fair for nuclear security positions
Positions open aren't just in science and engineering fields. Check them out.
By Karen Jowers