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New tactical comms system for US ground troops aims to break network silos
General Dynamics revealed a new artificial intelligence-enabled, portable communications system on Thursday called the Vion, a Mission Partner Environment solution. Although its basic purpose is to give ground troops a suitcase-sized platform to exchange messages and files, the company said its real value is how it connects allied systems. In an interview with Military Times, Jason Myers, vice president of…
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Lawmakers back White House FY26 plans for more troops, 3.8% pay hike
After months of positive news about military recruiting efforts, lawmakers are poised to back White House plans to boost the Defense Department’s end strength by about 26,000 troops next year. Both plans call for a significant boost in troop numbers in fiscal 2026, with most additions in the Army and…
Black D-Day combat medic’s long-denied medal laid on Omaha Beach
A medal richly deserved but long denied to an African American combat medic wounded on Omaha Beach in the D-Day landings was tenderly laid Friday on the hallowed sands where he saved lives and shed blood. U.S. First Army soldiers held a ceremony in honor of Waverly Woodson Jr. on…
23 things veterans carry with them for life
Editor’s note: This article was first published on May 12, 2022. In the back of every veteran’s closet, you’re likely to find some old uniforms, dusty caps, a stack of medical, training, and discharge records… maybe a few ribbons or medals. But these are just a few of the typical…
Soldier of the Year 2022 is only Army officer with two post-9/11 Silver Stars
Maj. Nicholas Dockery’s resume stands out even among his fellow Special Forces officers.The West Point graduate is enrolled in Yale University’s global affairs graduate program as part of the competitive Downing Scholars program.He’s led an Operational Detachment-Alpha and commanded the headquarters company for 7th Special Forces Group before completing a…