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How DOD missed its opportunity to counter extremism in the ranks

In this op-ed, the author argues that organized efforts to address extremism in the military should be revitalized.

US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actions

The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.

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.

Lawmaker who claims to be a retired rear admiral was actually demoted

Since retiring from the Navy, Rep. Ronny Jackson has claimed to be a retired one-star admiral. But records show he was reduced in rank to captain.

Marine vet who hit police with hockey stick at Capitol gets 3+ years

Marine veteran Michael Joseph Foy swung his hockey stick at police officers, hitting them at least 11 times in 16 seconds.

Navy LT attempting world record run from LA to NYC in 40 days

Lt. Paul Johnson starts his cross-country run in Los Angeles on March 1.

White House medical unit handed out pills to ineligible patients

A Pentagon watchdog found "severe and systemic" problems with the unit’s internal controls on medication, among other issues.

Pressure mounts on Biden to leverage human rights laws on Israel aid

As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza mounts, a growing group of Democrats pushes Biden to apply human rights laws to Israel security assistance.

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.

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.