At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others. Pentagon officials fear such reforms could harm active duty retention. The House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday warned about a “serious national security threat” facing America. Despite Congress authorizing the increase, the Pentagon is treating it as optional amid an ongoing compensation study. At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. military, according to the National Defense Industrial Association. It remains unclear whether Australian Lt. Cmdr. Adam Klyne needed a no-shave chit for that beard. Families could see lower costs for mental health care as well as expanded counseling services. Service members and spouses from each U.S. military branch will be invited to join a new housing-focused working group. The study comes on the heels of legislation meant to explore the medicinal properties of numerous psychedelics. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would boost national defenses to cope with what he called an unprecedented U.S.-led confrontation. Load More