JUNE 20, 2019 - Air Force Gen. Paul Selva told the group yesterday that he is most proud of the way the concept is being integrated into the Joint Staff and combatant commands. Global integration is aimed at improving the integration of the joint force across the globe, across the spectrum and across realms of conflict. Conflicts in one part of the globe can spin quickly to … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2019
DoD Participates at Paris Air Show
JUNE 20, 2019, LE BOURGET AIRPORT, FRANCE - U.S. aircraft and Department of Defense personnel are participating in the Paris Air Show at Le Bourget, France, which kicked off June 17, 2019. The air show provides a collaborative opportunity to share and strengthen U.S. and strategic international partnerships that have been forged over several decades. "We have a great … [Read more...]
The Future of Artificial Intelligence in Weapon Systems
JUNE 19, 2019 - AI on the battlefield will come. That’s guaranteed. Before AI automates ‘slaughterbots,’ we need to think through the moral and ethical implications of such powerful technology in warfare. What does it mean for a weapon to be fail-safe? Is a human in the loop necessary or even desirable? We live in an era of rapid technological advancement, in which … [Read more...]
Marine Corps at the Forefront for Ground-Based Lasers
JUNE 19, 2019 - A drone-killing, directed energy weapon prototype is now in the hands of Marines. The Compact Laser Weapons System—or CLaWS—is the first ground-based laser approved by the Department of Defense for use by warfighters on the ground. “This was all in response to a need for counter unmanned aerial systems to take down drones,” said Don Kelley, program manager … [Read more...]
Changes in GI Bill Transfer Benefits for Guard Members Coming July 12th
JUNE 19, 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 in less than 30 days, limiting the time frame 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, … [Read more...]