ARMY

Oct 23 2024TECHNOLOGY

Soldiers' Gear: Can Army, Microsoft Cut Costs on IVAS Headsets?

The US Army is pushing Microsoft to lower the price of its HoloLens-based IVAS headsets. These high-tech goggles have seen a bumpy journey since 2018 when Microsoft began developing them. The Army wants the price tag of $80, 000 per unit to drop significantly. The project, initially worth $480 milli

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Oct 19 2024CRIME

Couple's Fraud Funds Disney Trips

Imagine stealing money meant for government work to fund luxurious vacations. That's what Chantelle Boyd and Thomas Bouchard did. Boyd, a Maryland woman, was sentenced for conspiring to defraud the government out of thousands of dollars. Her boyfriend, Bouchard, hired her for a "no-show" job at the

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Sep 21 2024POLITICS

Free at Last: A Soldier's Journey Home

Travis King, a US Army soldier, made headlines last year when he fled to North Korea after being released from a South Korean prison. His daring escape across the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) left many wondering why he took such a drastic measure. After pleading guilty to charges including desertion and

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Sep 20 2024SPORTS

A Triple-Header of College Football Action

The college football season is getting into full swing, with three exciting games on the schedule for Week 4. The action kicks off at noon on Saturday with Army taking on Rice in a matchup that promises to be a thrilling contest. The Black Knights are currently tied with Navy at the top of the Ameri

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Sep 17 2024LIFESTYLE

The Unlikely Heroes of the Sydney Marathon: Qantas' Cozy Conquest

As the sun rose over Sydney's North Sydney Oval, a peculiar sight greeted the residents of this bustling suburb. In the midst of the Sydney Marathon's starting point, a mountainous pile of soft, cotton-rich pyjamas lay scattered across the grass. These were no ordinary PJs – they were Qantas' busine

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Sep 16 2024CRYPTO

The Cryptic Connection: Trump's New Venture and the Future of Finance

As the world waits with bated breath for former President Donald Trump's announcement of his new crypto exchange, World Liberty Financial, many are left wondering what lies ahead for the future of finance. The Trumps, led by sons Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump, claim that their venture will revolut

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Sep 12 2024ENTERTAINMENT

A Tale of Unlikely Friendship and Grief: My Dead Friend Zoe Pushed to 2025

Imagine a film that weaves a complex tapestry from trauma, memory, and the enduring strength of human connection. Directed by Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, this dark veteran dramedy explores the complicated friendship between two U.S. Army Afghanistan veterans, Merit and Zoe. The film delves into a complex

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Sep 08 2024SPORTS

College Football Kickoff: Triple Option Chaos and Pac-12 Uncertainty

Army faces Florida Atlantic in their first American Athletic Conference game as members of the AAC. The move to the AAC signifies a shift for Army. Meanwhile, Navy is favored heavily over Temple but could be upset by them. Air Force plays San Jose State and new coach Ken Niumatalolo who had success

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Aug 27 2024EDUCATION

Rev Up Your Career: O'Reilly Auto Parts Teams Up with U. S. Army's PaYS Program to Hire Veterans

O'Reilly Auto Parts has recently announced a partnership with the U.S. Army's Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program, a move that aims to ease the transition from military to civilian careers for soldiers. This collaboration guarantees soldiers interviews with PaYS partners as they prepare for

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