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Air Force unit halts rappelling, ropes training after airman dies during public demonstration

After Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson died from injuries sustained during a public demonstration, his squadron ceased all rappel and rope training events.

US Air Force wants AI to assist aerial refueling

The goal is for AI to automatically analyze refueling operations from cameras mounted on the tankers and provide “hot wash” feedback to the tanker crews.
Pentagon, Lockheed agree to 10-year deal for 850 F-35 jets

The decade-long framework guarantees at least 850 F-35 Lightning II fighters for the U.S. military, pending congressional approval and funding.

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Stephen Hubbard, a retired teacher and U.S. Air Force veteran, was released from Russian custody on Wednesday after spending over four years in prison.
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The Pentagon office tapped in 2022 to oversee the military’s responsible use of AI had filled just three of 10 authorized positions as of February 2026.
US Air Force F-22 pilot controls unmanned FQ-44 in flight

The fighter jet’s pilot served as an airborne “quarterback” and gave high-level directives to an Anduril-made Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
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The Pentagon ordered 30 universities to review their ties with foreign institutions or risk losing their federal funding.

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The DHA established a hormone-screening pathway for female service members, directing providers to screen women annually for hormonal dysregulation.

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Iran war escalation raises concern over civilian death toll

The recent escalation of the Iran war has cast renewed attention on its civilian toll after Iran reported four killed and dozens wounded at a wedding.

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VA said electronic health record modernization would cost $10 billion — now it’s $48 billion

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The House overwhelmingly approved legislation Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown and keep federal agencies operating beyond Oct. 1.

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The U.S. launched new air strikes on Iranian targets Tuesday following attempted attacks by the IRGC against American troops deployed to the region.

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MH-139 Grey Wolf reaches initial operational capability

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The Pentagon is still failing to safeguard the electronic health records of top government officials, the DoD Inspector General found.

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Where the Pentagon can’t go, a small nonprofit searches for America’s war dead

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The military’s ChatGPT is now live via the Pentagon’s GenAI platform

The DoD on Monday launched OpenAI’s ChatGPT Mil on GenAI.mil, making the chatbot available for work involving controlled unclassified information.

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Trial for accused mastermind of 9/11 attacks set for June 2028

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