ILORIN, Kwara (AP) — Some of the 163 kidnapped Nigerians rescued from jihadi captivity have spoken of the suffering and fear they lived in for six months. The freed captives, mostly women and children, were among over 300 kidnap victims freed by Nigerian forces this week. They were handed over…
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon revoked former U.S. Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall’s “eligibility” to access classified information and barred him from holding “any sensitive position,” alleging Friday that he disclosed sensitive information about Air Force One’s capabilities to the media. It follows reporting last month, including from The New…
Fall has always been one of the best seasons for readers. Publishers save many of their biggest releases for the months leading into the holidays, filling bookstore shelves with everything from sweeping histories and spy stories to ambitious science fiction and literary fiction. This year’s lineup of most anticipated releases…
The U.S. Army, along with the Idaho National Laboratory and a locally headquartered mining company, has commissioned a new mineral processing plant in Idaho Falls, Idaho, that will produce a homegrown supply of antimony trisulfide, a mineral that’s said to be critical to national security. The Army, along with Perpetua…
A warning has been issued throughout the state of Florida over scammers targeting veterans, active-duty military members, and their families. The Florida Department of Elder Affairs, through its Operation Senior Shield initiative, has issued a scam alert to tell citizens to verify before they donate to any charity claiming to…
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The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has dropped its fight against a court-imposed ban on its policy of limiting what professors can publicly say and write. Tim Bakken, the school’s longest-serving law professor, brought the original suit, claiming the academy’s policy violates his constitutional right to freedom of speech.…
The newly created Military Spouse Commission has opened an online form to allow those with vested interests in the commission to submit comments. President Donald Trump created the commission on Monday via an executive order to support the lives and experiences of spouses of those enlisted in service. The commission…
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The Senate on Tuesday night confirmed Jay Clayton to serve as President Donald Trump’s second permanent national intelligence director, replacing an acting chief whose leadership alarmed Democrats and disrupted efforts to renew a major foreign surveillance program.Clayton was confirmed in a 51-47 vote. He will oversee the Office of the Director…
After separating from the military, receiving your first civilian paycheck is a milestone. But when you’re used to the military’s unique pay structure, you might be confused about what to do when that initial direct deposit hits your bank account. Here’s what you should know. What Changes Financially After Separation…
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The National Institute of Standards and Technology launched a new program on Monday granting researchers access to an isolated testbed environment to safely evaluate artificial intelligence models against various commands. The AI Technology Evaluation, or AITE, is a voluntary testing vehicle focused on AI model safety analysis. It provides blind data…
As Elizabeth Dole marks her 90th birthday, former Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald says her greatest legacy isn’t found in the Cabinet positions she held, the U.S. Senate seat she occupied or the national organizations she led. Instead, in an exclusive interview with Military.com, McDonald said Dole’s most…
FARNBOROUGH, England—Two years ago, the Army changed its mind about buying a new attack helicopter. Now, one of the finalists in that canceled effort is pitching its tech to NATO.“We called that Raider-X for the Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program for the U.S. Army. I ran that aircraft chained to…
Most veterans with a service-connected disability who are thinking about education automatically reach for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. That instinct is understandable. The GI Bill is well known, well marketed and genuinely valuable. But for veterans who qualify for Chapter 31, Veteran Readiness and Employment — still widely called Voc…
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A PCS move isn’t a one-time expense. It’s a major event that can stretch across two or three months, and even experienced military families routinely underestimate the costs. The good news is that PCS spending can be more predictable if you know what to plan for. Here’s how to build…
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