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Pentagon says surge in interest ‘not an official line of effort’
Officials say track captures ‘classic early-2000s invasion energy’
Officials say outcome was ‘statistically unlikely given participating agencies’
Pentagon confirms operation continues to move ‘forward’
Tehran says explosive devices part of ‘domestic consumption’ strategy
Service says designation reflects ‘longstanding traditions’ in the fleet
President says conflict was ‘definitely a war’ now that it’s over
Experts say national focus shifted to pickleball by Friday afternoon
Heavenly staff officers report prayer servers overwhelmed by bracket-related petitions
Pentagon confirms conflict has entered “find out” phase for both sides
Officials say mines only effective against “mentally weak” shipping crews
Officials say situation best described as “hostile situationship” to avoid congressional involvement
Pentagon analysts confirm regional intelligence picture increasingly shaped by Instagram Reels
Military stunned after warrant officer appears somewhere on time
Commandant praises sacrifice for ‘investor confidence’
Unrestrained, nearly self-aware AI 'ideal' for military decision-making, NORAD commander says
First CW5 in recorded history to arrive at own award ceremony in correct uniform, citation says
Fifth Fleet ensuring 'safety of our sailors first and foremost,' commander says while holding something in pocket
'I'm starting to think America doesn't care about Great Power Competition at all,' says Chinese defense minister
'I even booked a flight. Packed my wolf outfit,' Defense Secretary says.
Pentagon confirms end state to be determined later
Officials say system will remain offline until IT guy 'gets back from leave’
Pentagon reviewing tuition assistance after discovering one graduate
Cadre say film is far more effective than sleep deprivation
Program aims to maximize discipline, despair, and time spent not fighting wars
Secretary says package ‘covers most needs’ and ‘cuts out a lot of paperwork’
Officials deny claim, insist DNI ‘almost certainly a man’
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