DOD has asked 74,000 military spouses to participate in an online survey. The results, say officials, will help the department to “shape family programs” in a period dominated by deployment issues. The surveys come in two flavors—one directed at active duty families and one for reserve families. The Pentagon last conducted a survey seeking views of military spouses in 1999. This one concludes in January.
The Space Force is playing a key role in planning for “Golden Dome,” President Donald Trump’s initiative for comprehensive air and missile defense of the homeland, leaders said this week. But actually building and fielding the ambitious idea will require a major concerted effort across the Pentagon and intelligence community.