NOVEMBER 30, 2018 - Iran’s missiles and other weapons being exported to proxies pose a “clear and present danger” to civilians and regional stability, the special representative for Iran and senior policy advisor to the secretary of state said today. “We’re one [Iranian] missile away from igniting a regional conflict,” Brian Hook told reporters during a news conference at … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2018
DoD Fosters Relationships with Artificial Intelligence Industry
NOVEMBER 30, 2018 - In its continued efforts to develop and deploy artificial intelligence to address some of the nation’s toughest defense challenges, the Defense Department, in coordination with Army Research Lab, hosted its second AI Industry Day yesterday. More than 600 attendees from 380 industry, academic and government organizations participated in the event in Silver … [Read more...]
Marine Corps Wants New Lightweight Hard Armor Plates
NOVEMBER 30, 2018 - The Marine Corps has released a request for proposal for a lightweight hard armor plate to lighten the load for Marines and allow commanders to adapt to the environment, mission and level of threat on the battlefield. In August, Marine Corps Systems Command assessed industry’s capability to make a plate that would supplement the Enhanced Small Arms … [Read more...]
Soldier For Life – Transition Assistance Program Launches Hire a Soldier Magazine
NOVEMBER 29, 2018 - The Soldier for Life – Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP) launched its first edition of a new Army magazine called Hire a Soldier on Nov. 29. The online publication features advice, tips, and stories for transitioning Soldiers who are planning for life after Army service. The first edition features Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel Dailey and his advice … [Read more...]
Deadline Approaching to Opt in to Blended Retirement System
NOVEMBER 29, 2018 - Service members have just one month left to make a decision about opting in to the blended retirement system, Jeri Busch, the Defense Department’s director of military compensation policy, said here today. Congress authorized the new system in 2016 and it went into effect on Jan. 1. While all soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who … [Read more...]