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• Midcourse Defense, Guam, Hypersonics Lead Issues at Missile Defense Agency
  The defense of Guam, countering the threat posed by hypersonic missiles and the ongoing development of the ground-based midcourse defense system are among the top priorities for the director of the Missile Defense Agency.
• DOD Releases First Departmentwide Social Media Policy 
  The Defense Department released a policy that spells out how DOD military and civilian personnel should use official social media accounts to best advance the mission of the U.S. military and further instill trust in the credibility of the DOD. 
• Ukrainian Forces Make Some Gains in North, South
  Ukrainian forces in the north saw some gains in territory recaptured, including areas near Kharkiv, a senior Defense Department official said.
• After Dobbs Decision, DOD Provides Q&A Resource
  The Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness published a Q&A with answers to questions around reproductive health care access — including leave and travel, sexual assault, contraceptives and other types of related assistance.
• CHIPS Act Advances DOD's Emphasis on Microelectronics
  The CHIPS Act provides both investment and incentive funding to build semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and to advance research and development activities at both the national and regional levels.
• Austin's Visit to Latvia Underscores U.S. Commitment
  Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told Latvian leaders the United States will enhance its presence in the NATO front-line states and assured them that includes their country.
• Austin, Latvian Leaders Aim for Stronger Alliance
  Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reaffirmed the United States' "ironclad" commitment to defend NATO allies and told Latvian officials that U.S. troops will continue a robust presence in their country.