SEPTEMBER 26, 2018, Adelphi, MD - Researchers at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory developed a new type of thermal imaging camera that allows Soldiers to see hidden objects that were previously undetectable. Dr. Kristan Gurton, an experimental physicist in the Computational and Information Sciences Directorate, and Dr. Sean Hu, an electronics engineer in the Sensors and … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2018
Transitioning Out? Do You Know What COOL Can Do For You?
SEPTEMBER 25, 2018 - Need a credential? Credentialing Opportunities Online (COOL) has you covered. Each branch of the military has a COOL website, specific for that service. COOL is a credentialing awareness and information resource for all service members. Service members can get information about civilian licensure and certification, identify licenses and certifications … [Read more...]
Army Astronaut Prepares For December Launch
SEPTEMBER 24, 2018, Redstone Arsenal, AL - One soldier is proving childhood dreams can come true as she prepares to launch into space for her first time. Army Astronaut Lt. Col. Anne C. McClain, and her crewmates, David Saint-Jacques of the Canadian Space Agency and Oleg Kononenko of the Russian Space Agency Roscosmos, are scheduled to launch Dec. 20 aboard the Soyuz MS-11 … [Read more...]
Blended Retirement System Opt In Ends December 31st
SEPTEMBER 21, 2018, Tyndall Air Force Base, FL - The ability to opt-in to the Blended Retirement System (BRS) ends Dec. 31, 2018. All service members who entered the military on or after Jan. 1, 2018, were automatically enrolled in the BRS. All service members who joined the military on or before Dec. 31, 2017, were automatically placed in the legacy retirement system. For … [Read more...]
Major Changes Could Affect Your Security Clearance
SEPTEMBER 20, 2018 - As of July 27, the Department of Defense will continuously monitor individual's security eligibility through the new Continuous Evaluation program. This new policy mandates that individuals who hold a security clearance will be continuously evaluated to determine if they meet the requirements to maintain that clearance. The security clearance renewal due … [Read more...]