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Vets, Service Members Say They Worry Less Than Civilians
"The military experience is defined by resilience," Gallup consultant says.
Defense One
A Breakthrough in the Checkered History Of Brain Hacking
A recent military-funded program could up-end the way brain research is conducted. By Patrick Tucker
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The National Security Argument for Spending More on Conferences, Travel
As the U.S. loses its science and tech superiority, the military must look elsewhere.
Defense
Obama to Deploy 200 Combat-Ready Troops to Iraq
This will bring the total number of U.S. forces in Iraq to nearly 800.
Defense
Audit Questions Savings in Pentagon Plan to Cut Strategic Command, Other Senior Staff
Plan would exclude from consideration a lot of positions that could be cut, GAO finds.
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Cat Litter's Role in Nuclear Leak Still Unproven
Labs fail to replicate the reaction hypothesized to have ruptured a storage drum.
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We're Not Ready for a Federal Robotics Department
The U.S. government, an insider argues, is ill-equipped for a world of automated warfare.
Defense
Obama to Name a New Veterans Affairs Head That Republicans Can't Refuse
The president will reportedly pick Bob McDonald, the former head of Procter & Gamble.
Defense
If Obama Wants to Save Iraq, He'll Have to Get His Hands Dirty
The president likes things clean and surgical, he likes exit strategies and limited commitments.
Defense One
Senate Politics Leave 28 Countries With No U.S. Ambassador
Nominations for U.S. ambassadors are gathering dust as partisan posturing holds up their Senate confirmation. Never mind that the world’s on fire. By Molly O’Toole
Defense
Senators Drafting Bill That Could Extend Life of Chemical Security Program
The anticipated legislation could serve as a companion to a similar House bill.
Defense One
How Nonviolent Action Could Thwart ISIL’s Advance in Iraq
ISIL fighters are making gains in Iraq. But this does not mean that their violence is decisive. By Maria J. Stephan
Defense One
A Good Step Toward Ending Landmines
President Obama announced that the United States will no longer make or buy landmines. This is good, but he can do more to end this deadly scourge. By Joe Cirincione
Defense One
How the Fukushima Disaster Is Changing the Future of Robotics
The future of humanoid robotics is rising from the radioactive ashes of Fukushima. By Patrick Tucker
Defense
Obama Requests $500 Million for 'Moderate' Syrian Rebels
Any potential recipient would be properly vetted first, the administration promised.
Defense
Will the U.S. Keep Buying Medicine for 'Black Swan' Attacks?
Lawmakers will have to decide whether it's worthwhile to guard against relatively unlikely biological attacks.
Defense
No Reason To Believe Bergdahl Engaged in Misconduct, Army Says
The Army's investigation is expected to conclude in mid-August.
Defense
Republicans Warn Obama Doesn't Have Two Weeks to Mull Iraq
Senate hawks say the president can't afford to wait for a Pentagon assessment.
Defense One
The Military Is About to Get New Spy Glasses
The Defense Department’s new smart spectacles go beyond Google Glass. By Patrick Tucker
Defense One
With 28 Days Left, What Can Congress Do?
Congress is heading out of town for the Fourth of July with less than a month of work left before November's elections. But don’t expect immediate action on crucial national security legislation. By Molly O’Toole
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