The Pentagon has at least two college students in its employ to aid efforts to recruit defense civilians, reports Government Executive. DOD has one student at Michigan Tech and one at the University of Puerto Rico and expects to add three more schools next year. The student recruiters are targeting their efforts to reach students in science and engineering majors.
Golden Dome Details Begin to Emerge
Dec. 7, 2025
The Golden Dome air and missile defense shield to protect the United States will have some “operational capability” in 2028, the program’s leader said Dec. 6 at the Reagan National Defense Forum.

