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Army Suspends Decades-Old Hometown Recruiting Program, Cites Poor Return on Investment

A military program that gave newly trained soldiers a chance to return home before heading to their first duty station has been quietly put on hold — and may not return. The Army's Hometown Recruiter Assistance Program, which has existed in some form since the 1980s, is now suspended after officials concluded it wasn't delivering results worth its cost.

Smart Glasses Startup Wants U.S. Soldiers to Command Drones and AI Agents With Their Voice

A small Washington, D.C. startup is developing military smart glasses that could soon let soldiers direct drones and robots using nothing more than plain spoken commands. The technology, already in the hands of Army testers, represents one of the most ambitious bets on AI-assisted warfare yet attempted by a private company.

Twenty-Six Defense Debuts Primex Wearable at AUSA, Promising Soldiers a Smarter View of the Battlefield

A rebranded American defense company made a high-profile entrance at one of the military industry's biggest annual showcases this week, bringing with it a next-generation wearable designed to give soldiers a clearer, smarter picture of the battlefield.

Archbishop Tells Catholic Soldiers to Refuse Role in Planned Hasan Firing Squad Execution

A prominent Catholic archbishop is calling on service members of his faith to refuse participation in one of the most controversial military decisions in recent memory. The planned firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan — and the Pentagon's intention to broadcast it live — has ignited a sharp debate over justice, morality, and what it means to uphold American values.