Natalie Oliverio is an independent journalist and Navy veteran who covers military and veterans’ issues. Drawing on her experience as a talent executive and mentor, she writes about the policies, people and programs shaping the military community.
The Pentagon office tapped in 2022 to oversee the military’s responsible use of AI had filled just three of 10 authorized positions as of February 2026.
At Fort Bragg in August, Army soldiers tested how unmanned systems could help troops breach obstacles while reducing their exposure to battlefield hazards.
The 101st Combat Aviation Brigade recently completed the Army’s first-ever helicopter test flights using the Advanced Inflight Relief Universal System.
The Pentagon spent $2.85 million assembling tents at Guantanamo Bay that were never used to house detained noncitizens, a government watchdog reported.