JULY 13, 2016, SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) - Airmen assigned to 31 aeromedical evacuation squadrons across the Air Force must complete vigorous training to provide lifesaving in-transit care on fixed-wing aircraft. The 375th Air Mobility Wing’s newest formal training unit, Detachment 4, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is the only hub for this … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2016
Carter Discusses 3 Major U.S. Decisions Regarding Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, July 13, 2016 - Defense Secretary Ash Carter discussed three major decisions that the United States has made regarding Afghanistan during a news conference yesterday in the Afghan capital of Kabul. Appearing with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, Carter noted that his third visit to Afghanistan as defense secretary gave him the opportunity to discuss with Afghan … [Read more...]
Shedding the Fat: ONR Explores Ways to Trim Software Bloat and Improve Security
JULY 13, 2016, ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) - Have you ever upgraded your software program or app, only to find it didn't seem to perform as well as the older version? The problem most likely was caused by software bloat -- a condition where updated software runs slower because of repetitive code, requiring more memory and becoming more vulnerable to cyber attacks. "Software bloat … [Read more...]
Adm. Michel Testifies on Coast Guard Capabilities in the Arctic
JULY 13, 2016 - Today, Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Charles Michel appeared before the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee to discuss Coast Guard capabilities in the Arctic. During the hearing, the Vice Commandant highlighted the various operations the Coast Guard performs in the polar regions, including the protection of living and non-living … [Read more...]
President Obama to Award the Medal of Honor
JULY 12, 2016, WASHINGTON, DC - On Monday, July 18, 2016, President Barack Obama will award Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Charles Kettles, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Kettles will receive the Medal of Honor for his actions while serving as a Flight Commander assigned to 176th Aviation Company (Airmobile) (Light), 14th … [Read more...]