NOVEMBER 19, 2018 - With the cyber domain expected to see constant battles in future warfare, Army leaders say new efforts are underway to strengthen the Army's cyber force so it can defend forward against adversaries. One aspect being bolstered is electronic warfare. The Army has now placed 29-series EW Soldiers into cyber's 17-series career field as the service zeroes in … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2018
USS Sioux City Is “Brought to Life” At The U.S. Naval Academy
NOVEMBER 19, 2018, Annapolis, MD - The U.S. Navy commissioned its newest surface combatant, the littoral combat ship USS Sioux City (LCS 11), during a ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy, Nov. 17. The Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) is the Navy’s 13th littoral combat ship to enter the fleet and the sixth of the Freedom variant. It is the first ship named after … [Read more...]
Federal Laws Keep Marijuana Illegal For Airmen
NOVEMBER 16, 2018 - Although the legalization of recreational and/or medicinal use of marijuana is growing at the state level, it is important to understand that federal law has not changed concerning this matter. This notice is intended to serve as a reminder that the use of marijuana, cannabidiol, cannabinoid derivatives, and THC-infused products is prohibited for military … [Read more...]
The Biggest Audit in Human History … Really?
NOVEMBER 16, 2018 - The first Defense Department-wide audit covered $2.7 trillion in assets and $2.6 trillion in liabilities for fiscal year 2018, making it most likely the largest known audit of an organization in history, the DOD comptroller said recently. David L. Norquist, who is also the department’s chief financial officer, spoke about the audit Nov. 14 at a Pentagon … [Read more...]
Second Lady Visits Singapore Military Community
NOVEMBER 15, 2018, Singapore - The Second Lady of the United States Karen Pence hosted a special reception to recognize and meet with U.S. military spouses serving in Singapore at the Terror Club Nov. 14. Mrs. Pence spoke about her new campaign to elevate issues important to military spouses and get them the support and services they require. Afterward, there was a meet and … [Read more...]