MARCH 13, 2015, , Va. (NNS) - How easy is it to hack a pacemaker? Your "FitBit" is designed to track your physical movements. Who else can see it? These are among the myriad of questions Naval Surface Warfare Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) engineer Brenden McMullen researched for six months as a member of a focus group sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2015
To Shoot, or Not to Shoot
MARCH 13, 2015, RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (AFNS) - Excessive use of force by law enforcement is a topic which has plagued U.S. headlines more than once in 2014. While the civilian police force is responsible for deescalating a situation at the lowest level, the military is held to the same standard. Although tackling issues with no harm to others is the intent of all Air … [Read more...]
RE2, Inc. to Develop Automated Robotic Technology to Assist Combat Medics
PITTSBURGH, PA, March 13, 2015 - RE2, Inc., a leading developer of modular robotic manipulation systems, announced that the company received funding from the US Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) office and U.S. Army Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Research Center (TATRC) to develop robotic technologies to assist combat medics in the field. The combat medic … [Read more...]
Force 2025 Focuses on Upcoming ‘Generation Z’
ARLINGTON, Va. (March 12, 2015) - Total Force Army 2025 must plan for the new challenges of the future technologically savvy Generation Z recruits, said Anthony J. Stamilio, Army deputy assistant secretary for manpower and Reserve affairs (civilian personnel/quality of life). Stamilio led a panel discussion, March 10, on "Soldier and Family Services - Building Resiliency … [Read more...]
eDIVO Mobile App for U.S. Navy DIVOs and CPOs Now Available
March 12, 2015, WASHINGTON (NNS) - The Navy launched a new app today named eDIVO, designed to provide junior officers and chief petty officers with quick access to information and resources all conveniently located within one mobile application. The eDIVO app is the creation of two junior officers, Lt. Charlie Hymen and Lt. John Harry, who were frustrated with the arduous … [Read more...]