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The Marine Corps has established a new service-level organization to standardize training and integration for small unmanned aircraft systems and counter-drone capabilities, marking the latest evolution in its push to dominate the low-altitude fight. Marine Corps Training and Education Command stood up the Marine Corps Robotics Integration Group (MCRIG) on…
When most people think of New York, deer hunting might not be the first thing that comes to mind. But this fall, roughly 500,000 resident hunters and another 40,000 nonresidents will take to the state’s woods in pursuit of whitetails. This year, however, they’ll have a few new regulations to…
Michigan Air National Guardsman Christopher Jones found out last year that he was going to be deployed. But when he told his employer about his military orders, it allegedly led to his termination. Now, he is suing them. Jones, a cybersecurity engineer from Royal Oak, Mich., filed a lawsuit against…
00:00:01 Speaker 1: Like Apollo thirteen, Thomas Jefferson’s Red River expedition into the West was a failure. This is how their story should have gone. I’m Dan Flores, and this is the American West, the river that flowed from nowhere part one years ago, with dogwoods and red buds firing…
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran attacked a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, forcing its crew to abandon the ship, while the United States conducted yet another round of airstrikes targeting the Islamic Republic as they struggle over control of the key waterway. The 10 consecutive…
Base-building games have existed for the longest time, and there are many different kinds on the market that all deliver a slightly different experience. Some games opt for a top-down perspective and focus on a satisfying gameplay loop, while others lean the other way, using a first-person view that prioritizes…
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A bipartisan effort to remove a controversial U.S.-Israel defense integration provision from the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) never received a vote on the House floor after the House Rules Committee declined to make the amendment eligible for debate. The amendment, introduced by Reps. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) and Ro Khanna…
One of the most frustrating parts of the VA disability claims process has always been what happens when VA needs more information. The request arrives by mail. You respond by mail. The claim sits while the paper moves. The VA has now built a direct digital alternative, and if you…
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Supreme Court that has expanded gun rights will consider whether bans on semiautomatic rifles, often called assault weapons, violate the Second Amendment. The justices said Tuesday they will hear appeals challenging bans on the AR-15 and similar semiautomatic firearms in Connecticut and the Chicago area. Similar…
Your Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan benefit is one of the most valuable of all benefits issued to you as an active-duty service member, veteran, or eligible spouse. What makes it so valuable? It is a lifelong benefit that never expires. This means you can either sell your…
The Pentagon on Tuesday announced a new campaign to recruit hundreds of young programmers for AI and engineering challenges, according to an advance notice seen by Defense One.“War Force is a call to action for patriotic forward-deployed engineers who want to serve their country and the warfighter,” Defense Department CTO Emil…
When looking to purchase a new-to-you used vehicle, there are more choices than ever before. We aren’t simply referencing the wide range of different models available by the various automakers out in the world, as that has largely been the same over the last century. Instead, we’re talking about the…
Posted on June 30, 2026 by Daniel Mitchell Some choices in life are simple—black coffee or cream, boots or sneakers—but selecting the right hunting rifle requires a deeper understanding. The right choice can mean the difference between a precise, ethical shot and a long, exhausting tracking job. So, how do…
Rep. James Walkinshaw has big plans for the federal government’s sprawling tech stack, including scrutinizing the contracting practices of the current administration.In an extensive sit-down interview with Nextgov/FCW and other GovExec reporters, the Democratic congressman from Virginia said that he wants to help rebuild the federal government’s capacity after sweeping…
Financial hardship and Department of Veterans Affairs-backed mortgages intersect more often than the housing benefit’s reputation suggests. Veterans miss payments for the same reasons anyone does: job loss, medical debt, divorce, a period of reduced income following separation from service. And the consequences of falling behind on a VA mortgage…
The Office of Personnel Management and the Pentagon jointly announced the launch of a new initiative on Tuesday to bring top software engineering talent into the Department of Defense, part of a broader governmentwide push to hire more skilled technologists. The recruitment effort, called War Force, operates under OPM’s larger Tech…
