00:00:05 Speaker 1: There are three hundred billion strikes of lightning in the atmosphere of planet Earth each year, equaling one hundred strikes of lightning per second. And I’ve been long fascinated by the display of power of natural systems, giant waves, raging rivers, violent storms, but there is one…
Cory Geisler understands the challenges ahead for the broader military community but remains cautiously optimistic that good policies will help drive the next era of veterans. On July 29, Geisler became the 118th commander-in-chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), overseeing approximately 1.3 million members. The Hartland, Wis., native…
Female sailors shopping for new Service Khakis can now get something that has long been missing from the women’s version of the uniform: usable back pockets. The Navy Exchange Service Command announced Aug. 10 that newly redesigned women’s Service Khaki slacks are now available with two back welt pockets and…
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For millions of Americans, the Battle of Mogadishu looks like Ridley Scott’s Black Hawk Down. The first Green Berets sent into Afghanistan after 9/11 ride into battle with the faces of Chris Hemsworth and Michael Shannon. The raid that killed Osama bin Laden has been reconstructed repeatedly on film and…
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A new tech-sharing agreement allowing Ukrainians to make a British-designed radar jammer called Stone Cloak may soon help Ukraine accelerate drone strikes on Russian targets. Ukraine has been using British-built versions of the digital jammer—about the size of a computer tablet—on long-range strike drones already this year. But the agreement allows…
Updated Jul 28, 2026, 4:02 PM EDT If you’re building out your kit for military service or elsewhere, now’s the time to scope out some sweet deals on tactical gear on Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, Military.com earns from qualifying purchases. Let’s be honest: Amazon isn’t always the best place to…
A slew of major technology companies announced Monday that they have joined together to advocate for the continued development and availability of open-source artificial intelligence models.The Open Secure AI Alliance, spearheaded by NVIDIA, consists of 37 hardware and software companies supporting the continued need for and access to open source…
You spend weeks polishing your resume with an AI tool, walk into an interview, and get asked to explain a bullet point you can’t actually speak to because the tool wrote it, not you. Or you get caught in the hallway by a VP after a presentation and can’t answer…
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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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