Army troops lower blood lead levels

Stars and Stripes reported that a study published in the March issue of the Medical Surveillance Monthly Report found out that several changes at firing ranges can potentially decrease blood lead levels.

What is Federal Law Enforcement? | Requirements for Federal Law Enforcement Jobs

More than 40 percent of all federal criminal provisions have been enacted since 1970. This means that dozens of offenses what were once considered state crimes now fall under federal jurisdiction. It

Firearms Range Rules | Shooting Sports Education Center

SSEC Policies Help us keep this range safe. Please abide by the rules and report to the Range Officer anyone you see not obeying the rules. After all, it’s your safety we are concerned about! Genera

Where the Wild Things Are

With nearly 27 million acres of land under its care, DOD provides crucial habitat for numerous threatened, endangered and at-risk species. See if you can suss out a few of them in this quiz, without g

Remembering Bataan

Each year, thousands of people make a 26.2-mile trek through White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, to honor the veterans who endured the Bataan Death March during World War II.

Sensors, Receivers and Ordnance, Oh My! Drones Carry It All

Unmanned systems help U.S. service members gain realistic training experience, test equipment and so much more. But how much do you know about the military's drones?

History of the Defense Department

The Department of Defense is America's oldest and largest government agency, tracing its roots back to pre-Revolutionary times. Learn about key moments in DOD's rich history.

When Making a Scene Is Part of the Drill

Service members' passion, professionalism and purpose aren't just apparent on the battlefield, but also in the venues where military demonstration teams showcase their skills in the sky and on land. S

Valor Before Freedom: Test Your Knowledge of Black Military History

Black men and women have a storied history in the U.S. military, despite facing discrimination on the homefront.

The Purple Heart: Symbol of Sacrifice

Since its origin during the Revolutionary War, the Purple Heart has served as a recognition of sacrifice and heroism by those in the U.S. military. Find out how much you know about the Purple Heart. 

Bombs Over Baghdad: Test Your Desert Storm Knowledge

Find out how much you know about Operation Desert Storm, the Gulf War's combat phase, which began 30 years ago.

Power of the Pushup! Think You Could Pass a Military Fitness Test?

Test your knowledge on what service members have to do to pass their fitness test. Use what they do as a goal for your New Year's resolution!

Guardians of the Great Beyond

How much do you know about the newest branch of the U.S. military? Test your knowledge of the Space Force.

Unmanned program could suffer if Congress blocks F-22 retirements, Hunter says

The Air Force wants to retire 33 older F-22s in fiscal 2023, but Congress wants the service to keep the fighter jets and bring them to parity with newer variants.

Battelle to manage $10 billion health care contract for Defense Department

The Omnibus IV contract addresses four market segments that companies could be selected to provide services to the DoD: research and development; R&D support services; regulatory processes; and tr

Pentagon eyes broader missile defense amid calls for more advanced countermeasures

America’s focus on countering intercontinental ballistic missiles is broadening to cruise and hypersonic missiles, and modest spending might not cut it.

Dozen Pentagon nominees stalled as Senate leaves for August recess

The Senate adjourned for the month-long August recess without confirming any of the 12 Defense Department nominees that have become log-jammed in the Senate amid Republican holds.

Pentagon again delays nuclear missile test amid Chinese drills near Taiwan

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has again ordered the Pentagon to postpone a planned test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, this time amid increased tension with China over Taiwan.

US spy agency sends another satellite to space in show of rapid launch capability

The Pentagon's National Reconnaissance Office says the two recent missions demonstrate the United States’ agility and speed in space intelligence.

Remember 5G? Pentagon backs 6G hub tied to Army Research Lab

“The DoD has a vital interest in advancing 5G-to-NextG wireless technologies and concept demonstrations,” said Sumit Roy, the IB5G program director.

Pentagon names new press secretary

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder will be the department's next press secretary.

Northrop wins $3 billion contract to manage US homeland missile defense systems

The Missile Defense Agency has awarded Northrop Grumman with a contract potentially worth several billion dollars to modernize and upgrade the weapon systems that make up the Ground-Based Midcourse De

Big changes ahead for how troops battle future chemical, biological threats

New funding, strategy and focus puts CBRN back in the mix.

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