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Marine Corps at the Forefront for Ground-Based Lasers - JUNE 19, 2019 – A drone-killing, directed energy weapon prototype is now in the hands of Marines. The Compact Laser Weapons System—or CLaWS—is the first ground-based laser approved by the Department of Defense for use by warfighters on the ground. “This was all in response to a need for counter unmanned aerial systems to take […]More News
- Changes in GI Bill Transfer Benefits for Guard Members Coming July 12th
- XQ-58A UAV Completes Second Successful Flight
- Providing Access to Space Through Innovation
- U.S. Working to Build International Consensus on Gulf of Oman Incident
- DoD Wants Resident Input on Housing Bill of Rights
- Army’s 244th Birthday: Honoring the Call to Service from 1775 to Today
- CENTCOM Statement on Events in the Gulf of Oman
- U.S., Polish Leaders Agree to Increased American Presence in Poland
- As Army Turns 244 Years Old, Lessons of D-Day Still Relevant Today
- Corps Begins Fielding Mobile Satellite Communication System
Army News
Army’s 244th Birthday: Honoring the Call to Service from 1775 to Today - JUNE 14, 2019, FORT BELVOIR, VA – The U.S. Army Garrison located at Fort Belvoir marked the Army’s 244th birthday on June 13, 2019 in grand style. The celebratory event was held in Thurman Auditorium, with civic and political leaders and Fort Belvoir’s tenant organization leadership among the guests and invitees. The celebration featured the […]More News
- As Army Turns 244 Years Old, Lessons of D-Day Still Relevant Today
- Army Accelerates Delivery of Directed Energy, Hypersonic Weapon Prototypes
- Army Testing Synthetic Training Environment Platforms
- Drill Sergeants Work on Their Soldier Skills to Become More Effective Leaders
- Secretary of the Army Takes on Basic Combat Training During Tour
- CID Warns Army Community About Social Media Impersonation of Soldier Accounts
- Army Futures Command Preparing For Soldier, Robot Teams
- Army-funded Research Boosts Memory of AI Systems
- Army to Conduct Assessment of Alternate ACFT Events
- Mad Scientist Initiative Helps Illustrate ‘Realm of the Possible’
CENTCOM Statement on Events in the Gulf of Oman - JUNE 14, 2019 – U.S. Naval Forces in the region received two separate distress calls at 6:12 a.m. local time from the motor tanker (M/T) Altair and a second one at 7a.m. local time from the M/T Kokuka Courageous. Both vessels were in international waters in the Gulf of Oman approximately 10 nautical miles apart […]More News
- Flight Equipment Redesigned to Better Fit Female Aviators
- NDW Commemorates 77th Anniversary of the Battle of Midway
- Navy Leadership Accelerates Newly Designated Surface Development Squadron
- New PCS Services Simplify Sailor Moves
- Tuition Assistance and Navy College Program Policy Updates Announced
- Navy Announces Universal Training Precautions for Physical Exercise
- Projects by College Students Address Navy Needs
- F-22 Raptor Makes Historic Flight with Blue Angels
- April 30 is Last Day to Participate in PPV Housing Survey
- Navy to Christen Guided-Missile Destroyer Lyndon B. Johnson
Air Force News
XQ-58A UAV Completes Second Successful Flight - JUNE 18, 2019 – The XQ-58A Valkyrie demonstrator, a low-cost unmanned air vehicle, successfully completed all test objectives during a 71-minute flight, June 11, at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona. The test marked the second successful flight for the aircraft this year. The inaugural 72-minute flight was recorded in March. The Air Force Research Laboratory developed […]More News
- Providing Access to Space Through Innovation
- Flight Equipment Redesigned to Better Fit Female Aviators
- Security Forces Academy Graduates Become More Lethal, Ready
- Future Narrowband Satellite Capability to Transfer to Air Force
- New F-16 Ghost Paint Scheme Brings Unique Look to 64th AGRS
- Air Force Secretary Wilson Praises Airmen, Expresses Gratitude
- Air Force Advancing Wearable Human-Monitoring Technology
- Airman Safety App Empowers Airmen to Submit Instant Reports
- Next F-35 Training Squadron to be Located at Eglin AFB
- Thunderbird Performance Dazzles Make-A-Wish Families
Marine News
Marine Corps at the Forefront for Ground-Based Lasers - JUNE 19, 2019 – A drone-killing, directed energy weapon prototype is now in the hands of Marines. The Compact Laser Weapons System—or CLaWS—is the first ground-based laser approved by the Department of Defense for use by warfighters on the ground. “This was all in response to a need for counter unmanned aerial systems to take […]More News
- Corps Begins Fielding Mobile Satellite Communication System
- New Radio System Enables Marines to Simultaneously Monitor Multiple Networks
- Sea-Air-Space Exposition to Demonstrate Corps’ World-Class Innovations
- Enhancements Underway for Corps’ Handheld Targeting System
- NETT Marines Bridging the Gap of Amphibious Combat
- Tax Prep Warning
- Why Are Marines Part of the Navy?
- Marine Corps fields First Joint Light Tactical Vehicle
- Marine Corps Plans to Double the MTVR’s Lifespan
- Marines and Technology; A Deadly Combination
Coast Guard News
DHS and Coast Guard Launch Rescue Challenge For Boater Safety - SEPTEMBER 6, 2018, New London, CT – Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), in collaboration with the U.S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center (RDC), launched the U.S. Coast Guard Ready for Rescue Challenge, a $255,000 prize competition that seeks boater safety solutions that will help make it […]More News
- Coast Guard Cadets Redesign Helicopter Rescue Basket
- Coast Guard Decommissions 9th High Endurance Cutter After Nearly 50 Years
- U.S. Coast Guard Reserve: Celebrating 75 Years of Dedicated Service
- Air National Guard Security Teams Use Virtual Reality to Train for Active Shooters
- South Carolina National Guard Engineer Unit Dedicates Memorial to Fallen Comrades
- Soldiers Can Mix Camo Patterns for Cold-Weather Gear
- Honoring Our Veterans
- Carrying on the Spirit of Hope
- More Than 1,300 Guard Members Respond to Flooding Throughout East Coast
- At True North’s End
National Guard News
Changes in GI Bill Transfer Benefits for Guard Members Coming July 12th - JUNE 19, 2019 – Provisions allowing Guard members to transfer some or all of their Post- 9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouse or children are set to change in less than 30 days, limiting the time frame Soldiers and Airmen can transfer those benefits. “You have to have a minimum of six years (in […]More News
- National Guard Among Top 25 Organizations for Diversity
- Guard Members To See Expanded Use Of Robots
- National Guard CST Tackled Security at Super Bowl
- Maryland Guard Prepares For Army Combat Fitness Test Through Innovation And Agility
- Nevada Guard On Duty During ‘America’s Party’ In Las Vegas
- 382nd National Guard Birthday
- Florida National Guard Works Route Clearance After Hurricane Michael
- S.C. Guard Preparing To Assist During Hurricane Florence
- National Guard Integral To DoD Effort To Build Lethality, Alliances
- Guard Conducts First Aerial Gunnery In Republic Of Macedonia
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