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The inside story behind the Pentagon’s quest for a real-life 'Iron Man' suit
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The inside story behind the Pentagon’s ill-fated quest for a real-life 'Iron Man' suit
The history of the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit and the 'Iron Man' prototypes that came before it reveals the military's long-standing fascination with the science-fiction future of mechanized warfare
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February 14, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The inside story behind the Pentagon’s quest for a real-life 'Iron Man' suit
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The End of the Covid Emergency Is a Warning - “A really big worry is that we haven’t really learned enough from this very traumatic, prolonged disaster that was global in scope.” // GW on that aircraft carrier crawls into mind.
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The End of the Covid Emergency Is a Warning
The highest alerts are being unraveled globally. But with some 7 million people dead, there are hard lessons to learn from the pandemic—and a lot of work still to do.
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February 14, 2025 at 11:24 PM
The End of the Covid Emergency Is a Warning - “A really big worry is that we haven’t really learned enough from this very traumatic, prolonged disaster that was global in scope.” // GW on that aircraft carrier crawls into mind.
wired.com/story/end-of-t…
wired.com/story/end-of-t…
Senate advances Biden-backed bill that would repeal Iraq war authorizations
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Senate advances Biden-backed bill that would repeal Iraq war...
A bill that would repeal the authorizations for war in Iraq cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday with bipartisan support — and President Biden has signaled that he would sign...
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February 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Senate advances Biden-backed bill that would repeal Iraq war authorizations
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Veterans give searing testimony on US withdrawal from Afghanistan at hearing | Afghanistan | The Guardian
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Veterans give searing testimony on US withdrawal from Afghanistan at hearing
Witnesses described the chaos and panic of the 2021 US departure during the Republican inquiry, which had people in tears at times
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February 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Veterans give searing testimony on US withdrawal from Afghanistan at hearing | Afghanistan | The Guardian
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Robot dogs are taking over the US military
Who let the dogs out?
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February 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Watchdog highlights US withdrawal blunders that led to collapse of Afghan government | The Hill
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Watchdog highlights US withdrawal blunders that led to collapse of Afghan government
The United States helped lay the groundwork for the quick fall of Afghanistan when U.S. troops left the country in August 2021 by failing to create “an independent and self-sustainable” security fo…
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February 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Watchdog highlights US withdrawal blunders that led to collapse of Afghan government | The Hill
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Former Green Beret who fought for Ukraine offers perspective on war, how to counter Russia | PBS NewsHour
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Former Green Beret who fought for Ukraine offers perspective on war, how to counter Russia
After several tours as an Army Ranger in Iraq and Afghanistan, and as a Green Beret in Europe, David Bramlette thought his fighting days were over. But last March, he went to Ukraine and fought against the Russians for almost 11 months, leading a multi-national team of volunteers. Bramlette joined William Brangham and gave his perspective on the war and what Ukraine needs to counter Russia.
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February 14, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Former Green Beret who fought for Ukraine offers perspective on war, how to counter Russia | PBS NewsHour
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A new report says Russia deports Ukrainian children, a possible war crime : NPR
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Russia deports thousands of Ukrainian children. Investigators say that's a war crime
A team at Yale University is using open-source materials to document the forced removal of Ukrainian children to Russia. Russia says it's a vast humanitarian program.
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February 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM
A new report says Russia deports Ukrainian children, a possible war crime : NPR
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Afghan women are flocking to virtual learning amid Taliban’s university ban
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Afghan women are flocking to virtual learning amid Taliban’s university ban
Afghan women are finding avenues to pursue their education as the Taliban continues to crack down on women’s rights, recently banning female students from going to university. Since the Taliban too…
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February 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Afghan women are flocking to virtual learning amid Taliban’s university ban
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For Sale on eBay: A Military Database of Fingerprints and Iris Scans
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February 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM
For Sale on eBay: A Military Database of Fingerprints and Iris Scans
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U.S.-Trained Afghan Soldiers Angry Over Their Plight Are Ready To Join Russia's War Against Ukraine
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U.S.-Trained Afghan Soldiers Angry Over Their Plight Are Ready To Join Russia's War Against Ukraine
Thousands of Afghan soldiers are living a desperate existence in Iran, where they sought refuge after the Taliban returned to power. Many say they have no choice but to put their fighting skills to work for a private Russian mercenary group that has sought to recruit them to join the war in Ukraine.
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February 14, 2025 at 11:22 PM
U.S.-Trained Afghan Soldiers Angry Over Their Plight Are Ready To Join Russia's War Against Ukraine
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