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Navy secretary cancels Biden-era climate change policy

The rescinded plan had committed the Navy to reducing its overall emissions by 65% by 2030. The move comes after the Defense Department in mid-March announced it would flush climate change policies and initiatives deemed “inconsistent with our core warfighter mission.” 



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Army names new hypersonic missile ‘Dark Eagle’

The hypersonic missile is intended to be maneuverable, potentially making it more difficult to detect and intercept. The Army planned to have the first system in the hands of soldiers by late 2023, but testing failures delayed the deployment of the system to at least September 2025.  

Veterans forced to call off attempt at Grand Canyon hiking record

The veteran duo sought to establish a time record for a one-day hike by adaptive athletes on the grueling 47.5-mile trek from the South Rim to the North Rim and back again. After hiking 24.5 miles, it became clear they were not on a pace to complete the route in one day.

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