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Army tests out first robotically-operated dining facility
After soldiers pick menu items using a touchscreen, the system automatically portions, cooks and distributes each meal.
New Army unit seeks to disrupt ‘malign influence’ in Indo-Pacific
The 1st Theater Information Advantage Detachment in Hawaii is the first of three such units to activate, with two units planned for Georgia and Germany.
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Meet the youngest Medal of Honor recipient since the Civil War
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Judge orders Trump administration to end Guard deployment in DC
A federal judge is ordering the Trump administration to end its monthslong deployment of National Guard troops to help police the nation’s capital.
Private housing companies let troops deck the halls early for holidays
Military housing providers are now allowing troops and their families to decorate for the holiday season early.
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Pentagon must do better to safeguard public information, GAO warns
Of 10 DOD components assessed, only U.S. Special Operations Command was found to have consistently trained troops about the risks of digital information.
Review: ‘In Waves and War’ shows promise of psychedelics to treat PTSD
The documentary, streaming Monday, follows a group of veterans undergoing experimental treatments currently not approved for clinical use in the U.S.
An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
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Battlefield 6 review: the return of a war game worth fighting for
After the rocky reception of Battlefield 2042, game developer DICE needed a strong comeback. The new Battlefield 6 mostly delivers, our reviewer writes.
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