Leo Shane III
Deputy Editor
Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies. His work has earned numerous honors, including a 2009 Polk award, a 2010 National Headliner Award, the IAVA Leadership in Journalism award and the VFW News Media award.
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Biden outlines military plans to build port in Gaza for aid
In a State of the Union address, President Joe Biden said a temporary pier would boost humanitarian assistance.
Healing on and off the battlefield | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.9.24
An inclusive veterans group and an innovative solution for stopping battlefield blood loss aim to save troops’ lives. Plus, a special Veterans Day story.
How Military Service Strengthens Your Financial Fitness — Money Minute
Your military service has taught you skills that can carry over to improving your financial well-being. Jeanette Mack from Navy Federal Credit Union explains.
France, UK embrace fully drone-based naval mine hunting with new tech
Novel systems include a portable operations center, unmanned surface vehicles for finding mines, and underwater drones for disabling them.
Why Sweden nixed new wind farms for fear of missing Russian missiles
There are a number of ways that wind turbines, and especially large groups of them, can mess with the readings from a radar system.
Goodbye gauze? New gel promises to stop blood loss from battlefield wounds
Traumagel looks to upend treatment for combat wounds by offering a gel that can fill battlefield wounds and staunch bleeding.
Vets group looks to activities, community as defense against veteran suicide
Through a network of clubs and retreats, Patrol Base Abbate tries to target causes underlying veteran suicide - loneliness and loss of purpose.
An Army of drones takes shape | Defense News Weekly Full Episode 11.2.24
The autonomous vehicles for a near-future Army emerge. Plus, a talk with the Army’s commander in the Pacific, and a visit to range day at MCON 2024.
Space Force expands Commercial Integration Cell partnerships
The cell provides a venue for real-time technology exchange between U.S. Space Command and commercial space firms.
AI's role in defense manufacturing
Examining AI's role in the modern production process and how it can ensure manufacturers are meeting delivery targets, requirements, and financial goals.
