APRIL 14, 2020 - Amid the challenges of COVID-19, the Air Force remains committed to supporting the innovation ecosystem. During the week of 27 April, Dr. Will Roper, assistant secretary of the Air Force for acquisition, technology and logistics, will officially launch Agility Prime, the Air Force program to accelerate the growth of the transformative vertical flight market for … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2020
Telehealth, Virtual Counseling Available to Soldiers
APRIL 14, 2020 - After the Defense Department told non-essential personnel to remain in their residences to prevent the spread of coronavirus last month, many Soldiers found themselves in unfamiliar territory: working from home for the first time. Teleworking brought challenges many Soldiers had not faced before, including separation from their units and commanders. Col. … [Read more...]
Army Deploys Medical Task Forces to Help Hard-hit Communities
APRIL 13, 2020 - The Army has mobilized eight Urban Augmentation Medical Task Forces to the New York area to support the coronavirus relief efforts and curb the spread of disease, senior Army leaders said Friday. Four task forces are helping in New York City, three are going to hospitals in New Jersey and another to Connecticut. Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy … [Read more...]
RocketShip Delivers Delta IV Heavy Boosters at VAFB
APRIL 13, 2020 - A United Launch Alliance barge, carrying Delta IV Heavy booster cores, second stage and payload faring, docked and delivered the rocket body parts April 5, 2020, at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. The ULA barge, known as the RocketShip, delivered the parts in preparation for an upcoming launch scheduled for later this year showcasing the ongoing mission … [Read more...]
Help Available for Soldiers Locked into Lease Agreements
APRIL 13, 2020 - Soldiers and families locked into untenable lease agreements due to the COVID-19 stop-movement order can access legal support to reduce their financial obligation. Under the Service Member Civil Relief Act, or SCRA, Soldiers can terminate their lease agreement with permanent-change-of-station or deployment orders that exceed 90 days, according to Army G-1 … [Read more...]