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Armed With Science

Armed With Science

The Defense Department’s Cyber Crime Center Vulnerability Disclosure Program welcomes certain hackers to keep them on their toes.
The approval of an Ebola vaccine represents the culmination of nearly two decades of efforts by DOD teams and the public and private sectors.
I. Vision for AI ResearchArtificial Intelligence, or AI, remains in an age of discovery. To create a pipeline of breakthroughs for tomorrow’s economy and security, we must deepen our commitment to AI research and engineering, as part of a reinvigoration of research and invention in the United States.A common idea spans the work of Vannevar Bush, director of defense
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Know Your Military

Know Your Military

Since World War II, deployed troops and military families stationed overseas have been able to stay connected and informed through a vital resource — the American Forces Network.
To mark Women's History Month, Dulles International Airport outside Washington, D.C., is featuring artwork by female veterans.
Army Maj. Walter Reed's contributions to medicine were many. Thanks to him, few know anything about yellow fever and typhoid — diseases that once ravaged military encampments.
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The Space Development Agency has prioritized delivery above all else in its effort to get satellites into space that will deliver non-line-of-sight targeting to warfighters across the globe.
The Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military has presented initial recommendations to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III that would take the responsibility of prosecuting sexual assault offenses out of commanders' hands.
Military Spouse Appreciation Day, observed each year on the Friday before Mother's Day, recognizes the contributions by the spouses of service members to the nation's defense.
For the first time in its history, the U.S. faces two nuclear-capable strategic peer competitors at the same time in Russia and China, the commander of U.S. Strategic Command said.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reviewed his first 100 days in office, saying there is measurable progress in his priority areas, but that much more needs to be done.
American service members will move out with professionalism and dedication to fulfill the newest mission in Afghanistan, ending the U.S. presence in the country by September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said.
The National Security Strategy emphasizes the importance of working with allies and partners such as NATO. Part of that commitment is being able to move formations quickly across Europe, a Defense Department official said.
With more nations using space for both commercial and defense purposes, there must be rules that allow everybody to operate safely — and to be able to identify what's going to be considered a threat, defense leaders said.
The Defense Department has made strides in sexual assault prevention, awareness and victim support over the past 15 to 20 years, but more work remains.
Marine Corps Capt. Terrence Zaleski said being a Marine is the greatest privilege one could ever hope to have. He credits his father, a retired Marine gunnery sergeant, with inspiring him to join.Â