WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2015 - Acting Defense Department Chief Information Officer Terry Halvorsen discussed the joint information environment, the cloud, detailed technology investments and the threat of sequestration yesterday in testimony before a House panel. During the hearing, on information technology investments and programs in the current cyber threat environment, … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2015
Top Picks for Every Day Carry Gear
The Military has been influencing our lives for years. You can see it reflected in all parts of our lives like clothing styles, communications technology, medical advancements and so much more. That doesn't even include the big influences like it's effect on the economy. But you won't see any area as effected by the Military as the Every Day Carry (often written as EDC) … [Read more...]
Connection in the Classroom
FEBRUARY 26, 2015, PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. (AFNS) - The Patrick Air Force Base Professional Development Center (PDC) is not just a place for professional and leadership education, but as of Feb. 11, it's the most technically advanced professional development center in the Air Force. Using iPads instead of paper and styluses instead of pens, the development center equips … [Read more...]
Adm. Zukunft Testifies on Coast Guard Budget Request
FEBRUARY 26, 2015 - One day after Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Paul Zukunft delivered his first State of the Coast Guard Address, he testified on the Coast Guard’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget request before the House subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation. The Commandant led his testimony by sharing his perspectives on the increasing demands the service is … [Read more...]
U.S., NATO Partners Meet to Discuss Mental Health, Traumatic Brain Injury Issues
SEMBACH KASERNE, Germany (Feb. 26, 2015) - Military medical and behavioral health specialists from 10 NATO countries met in Germany, Feb. 24-25, for a mental health and mild traumatic brain injury, or mTBI, workshop. The workshop, which took place at Vogelweh and Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, saw experts from several NATO countries speak on topics ranging from … [Read more...]