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DOD issues guidance to advance civilian workforce overhaul
DOD civilian employee roles that do not facilitate "lethality" should be assessed for restructuring or elimination, the memo states.
By Riley Ceder
Pentagon revamps how it prevents, handles collateral damage in strikes
The entire Defense Department has civilian harm reduction marching orders.
Capitol Hill defense work continues despite House leadership turmoil
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of Oct. 16, 2023.
Biden to mark Sept. 11 anniversary at Alaska military base
The commander-in-chief will make the stop during his travel home from a trip to Vietnam.
Russia shells northern Ukraine as UK warns of second Russia takeover
U.K. military intelligence on Saturday assessed that Russia may “increase the intensity of its offensive efforts” around Kupiansk and nearby Lyman.
By Susie Blann, Associated Press
Investigation launched into Syria strike that may have killed civilian
U.S. Central Command launched an investigation into a May 3 drone strike in Syria that may have killed a civilian.
Pentagon taps official to oversee civilian protection in war zones
The move comes as the Pentagon works to rethink best practices to mitigate civilian harm in military operations in its airstrikes.
By Zamone Perez
Wars in Iraq and Syria cost half a million lives, nearly $3T: report
The report comes days ahead of the Iraq war's anniversary.
Q&A: Leadership Transition Institute CEO on moving on from military
A Q&A with Annie Brock, CEO and founder of the Leader Transition Institute.
By Leah Kilpatrick
Leah Kilpatrick: Mindset shift can be hardest part of transition
Veterans who are moving to the civilian world need to understand the significance of the mindset shift it takes.
By Leah Kilpatrick
‘Significantly degraded’ Russian force is adapting after losses
Russia, amid high casualty rates, committed elements of a least three major divisions to offensive operations, and the country is stepping up recruiting.
By Joe Gould