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Army opens test ranges to private industry

The effort, the Army says, is designed to hasten the development and testing of drones, counter-drone systems, long-range fires and cheap interceptors.
DoD to launch pilot for some service members to freeze sperm, eggs

The Pentagon will soon cover the cost for some service members to freeze their sperm or eggs.
US soldiers, Marines test explosive drones in South Korea

Troops in Korea practiced turning drones into weapons with live ordnance last week as the Army incorporates unmanned capabilities into all formations.
US Army exploring 50mm cannon to destroy drones

The U.S. Army is looking for companies that can provide a 50mm cannon and ammunition capable of destroying a broad range of drones.

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Woman charged over vandalism of World War II Memorial

A woman was taken into custody and charged with two felony counts in connection with vandalism at the World War II Memorial on the National Mall.

CENTCOM launches multinational attack drone task force

Task Force Falcon Strike will employ one-way attack drones composed of unmanned systems from above, on and below the sea.
$Urine test could predict stress fractures in boot camp$

Urine test could predict stress fractures in boot camp

A new $3.4 million Pentagon grant to two universities aims to help solve the thorny problem of military recruits getting sidelined with stress fractures.
Asbestos, mold and crumbling walls: The US military’s Pacific bases are falling apart

Mold, asbestos and crumbling walls are only some of the issues plaguing the U.S. military’s Pacific bases, a government watchdog found.

South Carolina base renamed to Joint Base Lindsey Graham

Joint Base Charleston’s new name was unveiled in a Monday ceremony honoring the late Senator Lindsey Graham.

Could you make it through Denmark’s bootcamp for civilian conscripts?

Head inside a NATO ally’s program for turning draftees into troops in an intense training regimen intended to create citizen soldiers.