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Providing Supplemental Remedies for Service Members and Veterans Negatively Impacted by the Department of Defense Defunct Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination Mandate

Providing Supplemental Remedies for Service...

In April 2025, the Secretary of Defense issued a directive to provide supplemental remedies for service members and veterans negatively affected by the now-defunct COVID-19 vaccine mandate. The Department of…

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Drug Control: DOD and National Guard Align Counterdrug Policies and Guidance with Federal Laws

Drug Control: DOD and National Guard Align...

Amid rising drug-related threats, the Department of Defense and National Guard have aligned their counterdrug policies with federal laws to support more effective interdiction and prevention. The report highlights how…

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Top-Tier Research Status for HBCUs?

Top-Tier Research Status for HBCUs?

The Impact of Changes to the Carnegie Classification Criteria in 2025 As of 2025, changes to the Carnegie Classification system have simplified the path for institutions to achieve R1 research…

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Defense Health Care: Actions Needed to Address Long-Standing Management Challenges with Medical Facilities

Defense Health Care: Actions Needed to Address...

The Department of Defense’s Defense Health Agency (DHA) has restructured its management of military medical facilities, shifting from a market to a network model to improve coordination and efficiency. However,…

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Digital Content Refresh

Digital Content Refresh

The Department of Defense has issued a directive to remove all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) content from its digital platforms by March 5, 2025. This includes articles, photos, and…

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AI for Military Decision-Making: Harnessing the Advantages and Avoiding the Risks

AI for Military Decision-Making: Harnessing the...

As artificial intelligence reshapes the battlefield, military leaders are under pressure to act faster and smarter—but not without risks. This paper explores how AI decision support systems can aid commanders…

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Combat Arms Standard

Combat Arms Standard

As warfare evolves, the Department of Defense is reinforcing its commitment to high physical standards across combat roles. A new directive requires military branches to clearly define combat arms vs.…

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Is the PLA Overestimating the Potential of Artificial Intelligence?

Is the PLA Overestimating the Potential of...

As China’s military pursues “intelligentization,” the PLA envisions artificial intelligence not just as a tool, but as a transformative force in warfare. From battlefield decisionmaking to cognitive influence campaigns, the…

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Bringing Rehearsals into the Modern Age: A Digital Transformation for Divisions

Bringing Rehearsals into the Modern Age: A Digital...

The 3rd Infantry Division is reshaping how military rehearsals are conducted by embracing digital transformation. Drawing inspiration from coaching strategies, their approach uses interactive digital tools to simulate realistic combat…

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Directing Modern Software Acquisition to Maximize Lethality

Directing Modern Software Acquisition to Maximize...

The Department of Defense (DoD) is making a critical shift toward software-defined warfare, recognizing that modern conflicts demand rapid, scalable, and adaptive digital capabilities. By prioritizing the Software Acquisition Pathway…

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Navy Shipbuilding: A Generational Imperative for Systemic Change

Navy Shipbuilding: A Generational Imperative for...

The Navy’s shipbuilding efforts are falling short, with cost overruns, delivery delays, and persistent inefficiencies despite a near doubling of its budget over two decades. Aging shipyards and workforce shortages…

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DOD Satellite Communications: Reporting on Progress Needed to Provide Insight on New Approach

DOD Satellite Communications: Reporting on...

The Department of Defense (DOD) is shifting its approach to satellite communications (SATCOM) to create a more resilient and integrated system. Traditionally, DOD relied on high-cost satellites that operated independently,…

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Report on Caregivers in Military Families

Report on Caregivers in Military Families

Behind every wounded warrior and exceptional family member in military households, there is often a caregiver, an unsung hero navigating the challenges of support, financial strain, and bureaucratic hurdles. A…

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Restoring America’s Fighting Force

Restoring America’s Fighting Force

The Department of Defense is sharpening its focus on meritocracy and operational excellence with the new “Restoring America’s Fighting Force” initiative. This directive eliminates diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs,…

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The Guide to Secure ChatOps

The Guide to Secure ChatOps

In today’s fast-paced mission environments, seamless communication isn’t just a convenience, it’s a necessity. ChatOps transforms traditional chat platforms into powerful hubs where teams can collaborate, automate routine tasks, and…

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