JANUARY 24, 2018, Virginia - Development of a government-led architecture specification promises to transform Army aviation mission systems. Mission systems provide crucial elements of our warfighting capabilities—in the case of aviation mission systems, components integrated directly onto an air vehicle and encompassing traditional avionics (communications, navigations and … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2018
Getting Our Military Into Their Own Homes
Everyday, men and women all across America join the military, sacrificing their lives to protect us and the country. These soldiers are selflessly placing their personal hopes and desires on hold as they sign on. Yet, everyday veterans return from serving to no place to call home and face long lines of red tape to get affordable homes. In 2016, veterans made up over 7 percent … [Read more...]
Growth of Army’s Virtual Health Technology Improves Readiness
JANUARY 23, 2018, Washington D.C. - In 2017, there were approximately 40,000 virtual health encounters across the Army in both deployed and garrison settings, said Dr. Colleen Rye, chief of Army Virtual Health. That's a big increase over previous years and the increases are expected to continue, she said. That 40,000 does not include telepharmacies, teleradiology or … [Read more...]
Shutdown Affects Quality of Life, Family Readiness Programs
JANUARY 22, 2018, Washington D.C. - The government shutdown that began at midnight will affect the operating status of quality of life and family readiness programs offered by the Defense Department to service members and their families, Pentagon officials said. Operating hours and status may vary at the local installation level, officials said in a statement, adding that … [Read more...]
DoD Issues Guidance for Potential Government Shutdown
JANUARY 19, 2018, Washington, D.C. - The Defense Department has issued guidance to its military and civilian leadership on how to proceed if the federal government should shut down at midnight tonight, according to a memorandum from Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan. The deputy secretary said in his memo issued yesterday that the Trump administration does not want … [Read more...]