The Trump administration says the nation’s science and technology research ecosystem needs to embrace “novel security solutions” to ensure the U.S. maintains its global edge, according to a new document publicly released on Monday. The National Security Science and Technology Strategy published by the White House Office of Science and Technology…
New research by the Center on Privacy & Technology at Georgetown Law found that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has collected the DNA of more than 3.3 million people, with the program’s “primary purpose” not revolving around immigration enforcement but to “build a national DNA database for solving…
The newest White House tech strategy pushes faster development of emerging technologies for the military, gives defense innovators more room to experiment, and will broaden the federal market for young defense tech startups. But it also doubles down on a particular approach to developing AI—one that favors a handful of…
There’s a modern twist to the legend of Rosie the Riveter, the iconic symbol of the American military spouse. Lakeland, Fl.-based handbag and accessories company R. Riveter is giving a new generation of military spouses remote working opportunities while their soldiers are serving the country. “We started in 2020 as…
Thomas O’Neil grew up in the Delaware Valley of New Jersey, where organized crime was simply part of the landscape. Legitimate businesses and labor unions often sat close to the Philadelphia underworld. His father’s industrial roofing company operated in that world. O’Neil himself never became a criminal. He played college…
Written by Jim Stewart Published on Aug 18, 2026, 1:36 PM EDT Have you recently separated from the military and had a change of heart? Have you been out of the service for a few years and miss the military lifestyle and benefits? Good news! You may not only be eligible…
Here are the answers to some of the most common questions about the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Post-9/11 GI Bill. 1. When Did the Post-9/11 GI Bill Take Effect, and How Do I Apply? The Post-9/11 GI Bill took effect Aug. 1, 2009. You can apply online using the VA.GOV…
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Your Post-9/11 GI Bill monthly housing allowance (MHA) is generally the same as the military’s Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) for an E-5 with dependents living in your school’s ZIP code. Unlike the BAH, which changes Jan. 1 of every year, the GI Bill MHA rate changes Aug. 1 (the…
The Post-9/11 GI Bill provides education benefits for those who have served on active duty or in the Selected Reserve for 90 or more days after Sept. 10, 2001. The payment rate depends on how much active-duty time or federal service a member has. What It Pays The Post-9/11 GI…
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The federal government offers several student financial aid programs. These programs offer low-interest loans and grants for school. Unlike the Department of Veterans Affairs’ GI Bill benefits, these programs are paid by the Department of Education. Federal Student Aid is designed to assist students in meeting the cost of tuition,…
The Department of Veterans Affairs provides reimbursement for licensing and certification preparatory courses and tests that have been specifically approved for VA education benefits, including the Post-9/11 GI Bill. The VA can pay only for the cost of the tests and certain approved preparatory courses, not any other fees connected…
Veterans can use their GI Bill benefits to pay for nationally approved tests, such as: SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) LSAT (Law School Admission Test) GRE (Graduate Record Exam) GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test) AP (Advanced Placement Exam) CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) ACT (American College Testing Program) DAT (Dental Admissions Test)…
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Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao has appointed M. Barry Tanner as the permanent chief information officer (CIO) for the service. In the role announced Aug. 18, Tanner will advise Cao and oversee the Navy’s $12 billion information technology portfolio and implement the department’s Information Superiority Vision 2.0 and…
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — For decades, the United States and South Korea have regularly staged military drills to prepare their soldiers to work together smoothly in the event of a crisis or conflict with North Korea. But this year’s Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise, one of the two main drills…
A Chinese man has been sentenced to six months in jail after he photographed Whiteman Air Force Base. Whiteman Air Force Base, located in Missouri, is a vital military installation under the Air Force Global Strike Command. It is the exclusive operational home for the nation’s entire fleet of B-2…
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