FEBRUARY 12, 2020 - The Defense Department's $705.4 billion budget request for fiscal year 2021 focuses on preparing the U.S. military for all-domain, "high-end" warfare, Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist told reporters at the Pentagon. "The FY2021 budget request is the next step in implementing the National Defense Strategy and focuses on all-domain operations," … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2020
Army Doubles Amount for Spouse Licensure Reimbursement
FEBRUARY 12, 2020 - Last summer, Army spouse Kamyar Haghayeghi left his job as an internal medicine physician in Maryland to follow his wife to San Antonio, Texas. Haghayeghi needed to relicense to practice medicine at the University of Texas-San Antonio. The licensing costs for an exam and administrative fees totaled more than $1,200. To add to the couple's stress, … [Read more...]
Virtual Reality Helps Soldiers Shape Army Prototype
FEBRUARY 12, 2020 - In the blink of an eye, a multi-ton truck and trailer flips on its side to reveal what's underneath. Bolted-down equipment moves out of the way in seconds instead of hours. A bird's eye view reveals answers between the slimmest of openings. Using virtual reality, Soldiers from Fort Sill, Okla. are getting a rare look at components of the Army's new … [Read more...]
2021 DoD Budget Request Seeks 3% Pay Raise for Service Members
February 11, 2020 - President Donald J. Trump's request for $705.4 billion to fund the Defense Department in fiscal year 2021 prioritizes readiness and modernization, the strengthening of alliances, performance and accountability reforms, and service members and their Families. The president released his fiscal 2021 budget request yesterday. For those in uniform, the … [Read more...]
U.S. Navy Rhino Demonstration Team Announces 2020 Air Show Schedule
FEBRUARY 11, 2020 - Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106’s Rhino Demo Team announced their air show schedule for the 2020 season. The team consists of pilots, weapon systems officers (WSOs) and maintenance crew. The mission objective of the Rhino Demo Team is to share the rich heritage of Naval Aviation and display the hard work and dedication of service members of the U.S. … [Read more...]