U.S. troops train to tame snakes, and soldiers learn to recover fallen comrades
Troops in Australia learn how to handle local venomous snakes. Plus, a new study on the benefits of service dogs, and footage of DARPA’s new submersible.
Cybersecurity investigation and Warrior Games highlights | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.29.24
A Department of Homeland Security official explains his agency’s efforts to track malicious actors who target government systems. Plus, Warrior Games 2024 opens.
Community turns out for funeral of ‘abandoned’ Marine veteran
When a funeral home put out the word asking for people to attend the funeral of a Marine vet with no family, the response was overwhelming.
New Pacific units talk testing high altitude balloons, other systems with regional partners
Defense News’ Jen Judson speaks with military leadership about their evolving role in the Pacific, and new platforms being tested in the region.
Samoan soldier becomes first to display traditional hand tattoos
Capt. Isis Sake, breaks ground as the first soldier of Samoan descent to gain permission to display traditional hand tattoos in religious uniform accommodation.
Guard general retires after final watch at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Retired Army Maj. Gen. William Zana returns to his former post to witness a guard shift one more time.
The Fisher Price program are providing grants and care packages for veterans and their families
Mickey, Donald and the Disney crew dropped by with surprises at Fisher House locations, which provide lodging for military families in medical treatment.
Retiring Old Guard Sentinel stands one final watch | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.22.24
After 37 years in service, one former Sentinel stands a final watch at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Plus the future of the JADC2 killchain.
Soldiers receive striking hair and tattoo accommodations | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.15.24
A Native American soldier gets permission to wear long hair and a Samoan can display hand tattoos, the Army says. Plus: the lessons learned at LANPAC 2024.
Native American soldier gains permission to wear long hair, eagle feathers in uniform accommodation
Maj. Patrick Sorensen successfully petitioned to wear long hair and eagle feathers central to his tribal beliefs. See striking photos of his updated uniform.
'It's about education and perspective': Idris Elba on the suppressed stories of Black D-Day vets
Actor Idris Elba and director Shianne Brown spoke to Military Times to discuss their latest collaboration, "Erased: WWII Heroes Of Color."
Can the military consume massive amounts of data without creating security threats?
The evolving military needs to ingest huge quantities of data to stay ahead — but how can it take in all that info without creating security problems?
Real world conflicts inform military leaders on the future of electronic warfare
Top military experts weigh in on how the wars in Ukraine and Gaza have informed how U.S. leaders see the future of electronic warfare in rapidly changing times.
The future of electronic warfare and cyber threats | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.8.24
Military and defense industry leaders discuss the future of electronic warfare and cyber threats to the military. Plus: actor Idris Elba on a new military documentary.
Behind enemy lines in Vietnam: A first-hand account | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 6.1.24
Hear from Vietnam veterans who went in teams of six behind enemy lines for days at a time in our new limited series. Plus: new targeting optics for squads.
U.S. forces train with joint forces in the Pacific, strengthen ties
As the Pentagon increases its focus on prepping for potential conflict in the islands of the Pacific, the U.S teams up with local forces for training.
NATO troops perform biggest jump since WWII?
Allied NATO nations took to the skies for a show of force in what officials said was the biggest jump since WWII.
Tech that can create targeting info in a GPS-denied environment?
Meet Thales’ new imager that combines a range of sensors to allow troops to spot enemies in the field and generate targeting information — in a GPS denied area.