Category: News

Analyzing the present, to prepare for the future.

Active-Duty Spouse Survey Helps DOD Shape Family Policy, Programs 

The biennial Survey of Active-Duty Spouses will provide the department with a barometer on how to adjust policies and programs to address the needs of military families in the U.S. and abroad.

Department Releases Unclassified Review Summary Following Austin’s Hospitalization

DOD also released a memorandum detailing actions to be taken that will ensure defense officials more clearly understand and are better prepared to handle an unexpected transfer of authority from the secretary to another official.

Two Years in, Russia’s War on Ukraine Continues to Pose Threat to Global Security

Russia’s invasion and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine is not just an assault on Ukrainian freedom and liberty, but also a threat to global order, U.S. officials said. 

Army Secretary Says Astronaut’s Army Values Inspire Others

Army Col. Frank Rubio orbited Earth for 371 days, setting a U.S. record for the most days in space on a single spaceflight. 

U.S. Committed to Stand With Ukraine ‘For as Long as it Takes’

The president and the secretary of defense have committed to long-term, sustained support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia, which invaded Ukraine two years ago.

Hicks Announces Delivery of Initial CJADC2 Capability 

The Defense Department has delivered its initial iteration of the Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control, or CJADC2, capability, Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks said.

Service Members Get New Benefit: Pet Travel Allowance

Active-duty service members are now authorized to receive reimbursement for costs related to relocation of one household pet due to a permanent change of station move.

Pentagon Official Lays Out DOD Vision for AI

The Pentagon’s top artificial intelligence official laid out DOD’s vision for scaling digital data analytics and artificial intelligence across the department to ensure decision advantage for the warfighter.