AUGUST 20, 2019 - Earlier this year, former Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey testified to Congress that the Army was expanding the Not In My Squad (NIMS) initiative in an attempt to change the problematic parts of Army culture and confront the problem of sexual assault and harassment in the military. In the months leading up to the end of his tenure, as Command Sgt. … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2019
DoD Agency Keeps File Swaps Safe
AUGUST 19, 2019 - The Defense Information Systems Agency has taken over an online resource that allows Defense Department personnel to swap files too large to be sent via email. Now in the wheelhouse of DISA at Fort Meade, Maryland, the file transfer capability has been re-branded DOD SAFE, or secure access file exchange. The DOD SAFE capability is part of DISA's Defense … [Read more...]
Army Reserve Soldiers Conduct New JLTV Training
AUGUST 19, 2019 - U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers conducted training on the Army’s latest all-terrain vehicle at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, August 12, 2019. The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, known as the JLTV, is currently being fielded across the Army Reserve. The 40-hour course provides full level maintenance training designed to give Army Reserve Soldiers and civilians … [Read more...]
DoD Announces AI Challenge for Post-Disaster Damage Assessment
AUGUST 16, 2019 - When disaster strikes, speed is critical. The time it takes to properly assess damage in the wake of a major event can be the difference between life and death. However, emergency responders must often navigate disruptions to local communication and transportation infrastructure, making accurate assessments dangerous, difficult and slow. And while satellite … [Read more...]
Education Office has Something to Offer Every Airman
AUGUST 16, 2019 - Every Airman has ideas about what they would like to achieve in their career, both during and after active duty. No matter if they want to be a pilot or a police officer, education is a big factor in helping an individual accomplish the goals they set for themselves. One of the best places to receive the education needed to be successful is, unsurprisingly, … [Read more...]