JUNE 24, 2015, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Air Force released a vision document June 22 written by its former chief scientist which helps define a path to increased and effective autonomy. Autonomous Horizons, authored by Dr. Mica Endsley, provides direction and guidance on the opportunities and challenges in the development of autonomous systems for Air Force operations, and … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2015
ESG-2/USS Wasp Test Procure-to-Pay Process
JUNE 23, 2015, NORFOLK (NNS) - When USS Wasp (LHD 1), USS Cole (DDG 67), USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), USS New Hampshire (SSN 778), members of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, and Expeditionary Strike Group 2 (ESG 2) completed Fleet Week Port Everglades last month, more than 8,805 guests had toured America's ships and 2,351 Sailors and Marines had experienced the city's … [Read more...]
Bullet Proof Armor Improvements for the U.S. Army
JUNE 23, 2015, by By Tom Bowman for SafeGuard Armor - The United States Army is well-known for equipping its troops with the most technologically advanced gear on the planet, and the body armor troops wear is no exception. Body armor during the Vietnam war could only stop shrapnel, not bullets. These so-called "flak vests" were hot, heavy and inhibited movement greatly. … [Read more...]
Air Force Begins Enlisted Professional Military Education Enrollment Notifications
JUNE 23, 2015, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Last week, the Air Force Personnel Center initiated a phased approach to notify approximately 83,000 Airmen of the requirement to enroll in the applicable enlisted professional military education distance learning course. AFPC will notify 20,000 Airmen at the beginning of each month until all members have been … [Read more...]
Re-Purposed Chutes Save Special Operation Command Money
FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News, June 23, 2015) - We are becoming a disposable society; one where it is easier to buy a new printer then buying the expensive ink cartridges. The U.S. Army Special Operation Command, or USASOC, is joining that society with its new cargo parachute systems. With the defense budget shrinking, USASOC is trying to save every penny it can. Its latest … [Read more...]