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Air Force to Re-Introduce Warrant Officer Rank, Other Major Changes

The Air Force plans to introduce two dozen changes specifically designed to prepare the service for strategic power challenges from competitors like China and Russia. 

Top Space Force General Says Guardian Ethos Is Key to Meeting Future Demands

The drive and determination among guardians will continue to define the nation’s newest military service as it meets the demands of the future, the chief of space operations said.

Austin Released From Hospital Today

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III was released from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., after having been admitted over the weekend.

Defense Official Says Countering China, Russia in Western Hemisphere Requires Multiprong Approach

China and Russia each pose different challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean, so there needs to be adjustments to the Defense Department’s strategies, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Western Hemisphere said.

Austin Expected to Resume Normal Duties Soon Following Recent Hospital Admission

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III remains hospitalized and in good condition following a non-surgical medical procedure after being admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, the Pentagon press secretary said.

Researchers Set Out to Tackle Voting Challenges of Military Members

Researchers from a nonprofit election technology company showcased an early-stage prototype of technology aimed at improving the experience of military absentee voters.

DOD Official Restates Why Supporting Ukraine Is in U.S. Interest

As Congress again addresses U.S. military aid to Ukraine, helping Ukraine defeat Russian aggression is in the United States’ interest, the assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs said.

National Guard Bureau Leaders Say Taking Care of Guardsmen Is Key to Meeting Mission at Home, Abroad

As the global security landscape has become increasingly complex, the National Guard continues to fill its role as an indispensable warfighting force, while responding in times of crisis at home, the chief of the National Guard Bureau said.