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DOD leaders often overlook officers’ education in future assignments
A new analysis of professional military education programs says that often the skills learned are not incorporated in officers' future leadership roles.
Half of US public approves of Washington’s arms deliveries to Ukraine
A new survey finds American support for Washington's backing of Ukraine has ebbed slightly since the war began 15 months ago.
Wars in Iraq and Syria cost half a million lives, nearly $3T: report
The report comes days ahead of the Iraq war's anniversary.
Former Marine earns one of Princeton’s highest honors
Former Marine Shaun Cason is the first decorated military veteran to receive the award.
By Connie Mabin
How one university is helping veterans through higher education
Leaders at the university are continuing to find ways to value, engage and mentor veterans as they transition out of service.
Congress poised to back multiyear weapons purchases, LaPlante says
Congress is expected to expand U.S. weapons production to levels unseen since the Cold War.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon names new press secretary
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder will be the department's next press secretary.
By Joe Gould
Brain disease affecting pro football players appears to be rare in the military, study suggests
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, linked to contact sports like football and boxing, is "uncommon" in the brains of deceased service members, according to a new study.
By Karen Jowers
Defense universities look to long-term connection building during COVID
Administrators at National Defense University are working with alumni groups to help students build relationships beyond virtual classrooms during the pandemic.
By Catherine Buchaniec, Medill News Service
Russia can now attack Ukraine with ‘very little warning,’ Pentagon leaders warn
U.S. defense leaders warned Friday that President Vladimir Putin “clearly now has the ability” to have his forces invade Ukraine with “very, very little warning,” but that U.S., NATO and Ukrainian forces stand ready to respond if that happens.
Moving more military patients out of MTFs could cause them ‘significant harm,’ study finds
Military patients are getting better quality of inpatient care in MTFs, compared to those getting care in local civilian hospitals.
By Karen Jowers