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Nov. 30, 2017

TRICARE Is Changing. Here's How It Affects You

Nearly 10 million people will be affected when TRICARE changes in January. Here's what you need to know now to make sure you're covered.

Nov. 28, 2017

SITREP: ISIS Tunnel Destroyed, Air Force Preps for Power Outages & More

From the military services and around the DoD, here’s your SITREP for Tuesday, November 28, 2017.

Nov. 27, 2017

Armed with Science: Army Sensors Can Now Detect Aircraft Damage As It Happens

The discovery opens the door for onboard features that could immediately alert the flight crew on the state of structural damage like matrix cracking and delamination as they occur.

Nov. 27, 2017

American Indian MOH Recipient Showed Incredible Bravery During Korean War

Another Native American to earn the Medal of Honor did so by leading his platoon to a decisive win during the Korean War.

Nov. 22, 2017

Armed With Science: DARPA Puts Techies to the Test at Bay Area Hackfest

Hackfest brings together the community to push DARPA's innovation and engagement.

Nov. 21, 2017

8 Fascinating Takeaways from Fort Irwin's 'Soldier for a Day" Experience

Fort Irwin recently immersed several civilians into their intense training world, giving them a glimpse of what military life is really like.

Nov. 21, 2017

SITREP: Navy Joins Search for Argentine Sub, Army Engineers Recycle after Hurricane & More

From the military services and around the DoD, here's your SITREP for Tuesday, November 21, 2017.

Nov. 20, 2017

Service Members and Veterans Come Together to Demonstrate the Healing Power of Creative Expression

The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, along with the Office of Warrior Care Policy and the National Endowment for the Arts, hosted A Day of Healing Arts: From Clinic of Community to highlight healing arts.

Nov. 20, 2017

Armed With Science: Radar Data Returns to Hurricane Damaged Puerto Rico

Radar data is flowing again in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, feeding weather forecasts and warnings.

Nov. 20, 2017

Sailor Leads Patrol to Victory After Uncovering Enemy Operation

Of the 3,500 Medal of Honor recipients, only 32 have been Native American, and only five earned the distinction during the 20th century. One of them is Navy Petty Officer James E. Williams, a South Carolinian of Cherokee descent.