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Specialized Army Unit Underway to Support Humanitarian Aid Delivery to Gaza

The specialized Army unit tasked with establishing a temporary pier off the coast of Gaza to deliver critical humanitarian assistance has wasted no time in making the complex operation a reality.

U.S. Ships Leave Virginia for Gaza, More Equipment to Flow to Ukraine

U.S. Army ships are moving to the Eastern Mediterranean to build a pier to supply civilians in Gaza with essential supplies, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said.

DOD Looks to Establish ‘Mine-to-Magnet’ Supply Chain for Rare Earth Materials

DOD is advancing its goal of developing domestic supply chains to ensure continued access to the rare earth materials needed to manufacture the permanent magnets used in important U.S. military weapons systems. 

DOD Amends Assisted Reproductive Services Policy for Severely Ill and Injured Active Duty Service Members

DOD amended its policy covering assisted reproductive technology services to expand access for severely ill and injured active duty service members.

DOD’s 2025 Budget Request Provides 4.5% Raise for Service Members

The Defense Department laid out details of its $849.8 billion budget request, which is expected to fund operations during fiscal year 2025.

Biden Issues Wake-Up Call for Americans on Threats to Democracy

President Joe Biden used the State of the Union speech to alert Americans to the challenges against democracy abroad and at home.

Navy Clears Return to Flight for V-22 Osprey Aircraft

Naval Air Systems Command has cleared the tiltrotor V-22 Osprey to return to flight after it was grounded in December 2023 following a deadly crash.

DOD Report Discounts Sightings of Extraterrestrial Technology

DOD’s All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office released a report detailing its review of nearly 80 years of reports related to unidentified anomalous phenomena, a new term for what was once referred to as unidentified flying objects.