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Opinions of lower-ranking troops could soon be considered in officer promotions

The US Department of Defense has approved a pilot program for O-5 and O-6 promotions, incorporating subordinate and peer feedback to enhance leadership accountability.

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Unexpected Signs You Have High Emotional Intelligence

Emotional maturity is a continuous process of growth, promoting healthier relationships and a fulfilling life. To assess your emotional maturity, consider taking responsibility for your emotions and cultivating self-awareness through practices like meditation.

Air & Space Power

US Navy’s missile defense site in Poland functions like a destroyer on land

Naval Support Facility Redzikowo in Poland operates as a stationary counterpart to U.S. Navy destroyers, using the Aegis Ashore system to defend Europe from ballistic missile threats. The facility mirrors shipboard operations, emphasizing NATO's commitment to trans-Atlantic defense.

Technology & Innovation

The complacent soldier’s best friend: The many uses of 550 cord

Paracord, also known as 550 cord, was originally developed for parachutes. However, military members have creatively used 550 cord for measuring distances on a map, building shelters, starting a fire, and storing gear.

Technology & Innovation

World's First Nuclear Fusion Power Plant Being Built in Virginia

Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS) plans to build the world’s first commercial nuclear fusion power plant, ARC, in Chesterfield County, Virginia. Promising safer, cleaner energy, this marks a milestone in fusion technology.

Technology & Innovation

From eye exams to blood tests and surgery: how doctors use light to diagnose disease

Optical technologies have significantly impacted disease diagnosis. Advancements in nanotechnology and interactions of light with tissues have led to new light-based tools, such as nanomaterials, wearable optical biosensors, AI tools, and optical coherence tomography.

Technology & Innovation

What Is Quantum AI? Everything to Know About This Far-Out Tech

Quantum AI merges artificial intelligence with quantum computing, offering unparalleled speed and efficiency for tasks like model training, financial forecasting, and drug discovery. Challenges like hardware instability and scalability delay its mainstream adoption.

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Communication & Cognition

Unexpected Signs You Have High Emotional Intelligence

Emotional maturity is a continuous process of growth, promoting healthier relationships and a fulfilling life. To assess your emotional maturity, consider taking responsibility for your emotions and cultivating self-awareness through practices like meditation.

Military Management

Opinions of lower-ranking troops could soon be considered in officer promotions

The US Department of Defense has approved a pilot program for O-5 and O-6 promotions, incorporating subordinate and peer feedback to enhance leadership accountability.

Technology & Innovation

The complacent soldier’s best friend: The many uses of 550 cord

Paracord, also known as 550 cord, was originally developed for parachutes. However, military members have creatively used 550 cord for measuring distances on a map, building shelters, starting a fire, and storing gear.

Air & Space Power

US Navy’s missile defense site in Poland functions like a destroyer on land

Naval Support Facility Redzikowo in Poland operates as a stationary counterpart to U.S. Navy destroyers, using the Aegis Ashore system to defend Europe from ballistic missile threats. The facility mirrors shipboard operations, emphasizing NATO's commitment to trans-Atlantic defense.

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