MARCH 26, 2019 - The next advancement in cellular technology, 5G, is expected to be so fast that it’s able to surpass the speed of wired internet now provided by cable companies. Current 4G technology provides download speeds of about 1 gigabit per second. With 5G technology, download speeds are expected to increase to 20 gigabits per second, said Ellen M. Lord, the … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2019
National Guard Among Top 25 Organizations for Diversity
MARCH 26, 2019 - The National Guard Bureau was recently named one of the top 25 national organizations when it comes to diversity and inclusion. That ranking comes from the Association of Employee Resource Groups and Diversity Councils, a human resources association that tracks diversity efforts among large-scale organizations. "Being recognized by this national-level … [Read more...]
Guard Members to See Changes in GI Bill Transfer Benefits
MARCH 25, 2019 - Provisions allowing Guard members to transfer some or all of their Post- 9/11 GI Bill benefits to their spouse or children are set to change, limiting the timeframe Soldiers and Airmen can transfer those benefits. "You have to have a minimum of six years [in service] in order to be eligible to transfer benefits, and after 16 years you're no longer eligible," … [Read more...]
Dunford Describes U.S. Great Power Competition with Russia, China
MARCH 22, 2019 - Russia and China are competitors to the United States and both nations are looking to overturn the current rules-based international order, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said today at the Atlantic Council’s Commanders’ Series here. Marine Corps Gen. Joe Dunford said China and Russia are striving “to establish pre-eminence, if not hegemony, in … [Read more...]
“Get Ready, Begin” the Army Combat Fitness Test
MARCH 22, 2019 - Since 1858, the U.S. Army has maintained fundamental physical fitness standard for Soldiers. Over the years, with multiple revisions, and changes, the importance of physical fitness is a benchmark to gauge the readiness of the force. According to Gen. Stephen Townsend, head of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, “The current Army Physical Fitness Test … [Read more...]