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This Week in DOW: Delivering ‘Shock and Awe’ to Iran, Defense Leaders’ Declaration, Updates on AI

Posted on March 8, 2026 Updated on March 7, 2026

https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4425242/this-week-in-dow-delivering-shock-and-awe-to-iran-defense-leaders-declaration-u/

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The Hidden Shift At 65: How Military Retirees Transition From TRICARE

Posted on March 8, 2026 Updated on March 2, 2026

https://www.military.com/feature/2026/02/21/hidden-shift-65-how-military-retirees-transition-tricare.html

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Marine Corps Improving Amphibious Warfare Ship Availability, Says Defense Leader

Posted on March 7, 2026 Updated on March 6, 2026

https://www.war.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4423074/marine-corps-improving-amphibious-warfare-ship-availability-says-defense-leader/

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Navy launches departmentwide organizational review that could reshape civilian workforce

Posted on March 7, 2026 Updated on March 1, 2026

Navy launches departmentwide organizational review that could reshape civilian workforce

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Finance Friday Articles

Posted on March 6, 2026 Updated on March 5, 2026

  • 8 Reasons Why the First Million Is the Hardest
  • 10 Rules For Dealing With Uncertainty
  • Geopolitics vs. Markets
  • ‘I feel like I’m in a financial prison’: Trump Wall Street plan puts ‘mom and pop’ investors at risk
  • Iran conflict: Keeping perspective on market risk
  • Natural Disaster Preparedness — How to Ensure Your Homeowners Insurance Covers the Unexpected
  • What to Do with Your Old 401(k) If You Change Jobs
  • What troops need to know for this tax season
  • Where Should I Put My TSP in Retirement

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This entry was posted in personal finance and tagged personal finance.

AY 2027 Nurse Corps Medical Enlisted Commissioning Program Selection Board

Posted on March 5, 2026 Updated on February 28, 2026

ACADEMIC YEAR 2027 NURSE CORPS MEDICAL ENLISTED COMMISSIONING PROGRAM SELECTION BOARDDownload

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Pentagon to cut ties with Ivy League and other top universities, Hegseth says

Posted on March 4, 2026 Updated on March 4, 2026

https://taskandpurpose.com/military-life/pentagon-hegseth-ivy-league-cut-ties/

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This entry was posted in Education, Training and tagged education, Training.

U.S. Navy Medical Corps 155th Anniversary Message

Posted on March 4, 2026 Updated on March 4, 2026

https://www.dvidshub.net/video/998001/us-navy-medical-corps-155th-anniversary-message

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U.S. military trying to shed ‘paper-based’ triage systems to keep up with medical challenges in modern combat

Posted on March 3, 2026 Updated on February 28, 2026

U.S. military trying to shed ‘paper-based’ triage systems to keep up with medical challenges in modern combat

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VA to officially rescind controversial disability rule following outcry

Posted on March 2, 2026 Updated on February 27, 2026

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/va-disability-rule-rescinded/

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