JULY 31, 2019 - Think you have a great idea that will revolutionize Army readiness and resilience? The Army wants to boost your chance at making it happen. Starting in June, the Army implemented a formal process to capture and evaluate grassroots, personal readiness and resilience initiatives, before considering the idea for potential Army-wide use. The new process, … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2019
Air Force’s Largest Aircraft ‘Front and Center’ at World’s Largest Airshow
JULY 31, 2019 - The C-5M Super Galaxy was a main attraction at the EAA AirVenture 2019 July 25 – 28. More than 500,000 people from 80 countries attended the airshow at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, where they rekindled friendships and celebrated the past, present and future in the world of flight. “It takes many different crews for our aircraft to soar … [Read more...]
Vice Chairman Nominee Pledges to Advocate for Troops
JULY 31, 2019 - If confirmed as vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten pledged to the Senate Armed Services Committee that he would continue to be an advocate for service members. President Donald J. Trump nominated Hyten — the commander of U.S. Strategic Command — to succeed Air Force Gen. Paul J. Selva, who will retire tomorrow. "If … [Read more...]
DoD Rolls Out the Statement of Benefits Guide and Transition Preparation Timeline
JULY 31, 2019 - The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (FY19 NDAA) brought about many changes for the DoD Transition Assistance Program (TAP). One of the changes adds a new section to Chapter 58 of Title 10 USC; Section 1155, Statement of Benefits. This addition requires the military services to provide a summary of all benefits available … [Read more...]
Bring Your Innovative Ideas, the Army is Listening
JULY 30, 2019 - In an effort to quickly target and acquire promising new technology, the Army office for rapid prototyping and fielding is holding its first Innovation Day on September 17. This one-day event, hosted by the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), is modeled after commercial investor "pitch" days and will evaluate novel approaches … [Read more...]