JUNE 23, 2022 - A Department of Defense official strongly urged the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to quickly approve the request of Finland and Sweden to join NATO. "The Department of Defense assesses that Finland and Sweden are ready for NATO membership," Celeste A. Wallander, assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs, said at a Senate Foreign … [Read more...]
Air Force Releases $8 Million Towards Accelerating Change
JUNE 22, 2022 - The Air Force Materiel Command has released $8 million in support of multiple innovation initiatives across the enterprise. The funded projects support ongoing AFMC We Need efforts with an emphasis on technology, innovation, talent management and infrastructure across the mission. “All of the projects that were funded have a direct impact on our Airmen,” … [Read more...]
Army Collaborates to Meet Future Equipping Demands
JUNE 22, 2022 – Army leaders and senior experts met for a June 13-16 conference at Army Materiel Command headquarters to plan and coordinate the future of fielding the force with the latest equipment. Lt. Gen. Donnie Walker, Army Materiel Command deputy commanding general, provided opening remarks for the second iteration of the Army Modernization and Equipping Conference … [Read more...]
New Trailer Hauls in Capabilities for Marines
JUNE 22, 2022 – The Marine Corps’ latest Force Design 2030-driven change comes in the form of a trailer and brings to mind the wise words of World War II U.S. Army General Omar Bradley, “Amateurs talk strategy, professionals discuss logistics.” Marine Corps Systems Command will soon field the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle-Trailer in support of Force Design’s light fleet … [Read more...]
DOD Easing Process to Work With Small Businesses
JUNE 22, 2022 - The theme for this year's Defense Department Small Business Training Week Conference is "Expand. Innovate. Diversify." This theme "aligns closely with our priorities," said Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks, who spoke remotely at the conference. Small businesses are indispensable in helping DOD defend the nation, she said. Among those … [Read more...]