SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 - The Defense Department has long talked about modernization of the nuclear deterrent capability it maintains and operates and has issued warnings about the risks of allowing that deterrent, the nuclear triad, to become too old to effectively perform its mission. Now, Ellen M. Lord, undersecretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, said the … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2020
Future Autonomous Machines May Build Trust Through Emotion
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 - Army research has extended the state-of-the-art in autonomy by providing a more complete picture of how actions and nonverbal signals contribute to promoting cooperation. Researchers suggested guidelines for designing autonomous machines such as robots, self-driving cars, drones and personal assistants that will effectively collaborate with Soldiers. Dr. … [Read more...]
Air Force Pushes Fitness Testing to January 1st
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 - Official physical fitness assessments across the Department of the Air Force will resume Jan. 1, 2021, officials announced Sept. 16. To continue minimizing close contact among personnel during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ensure units and personnel are fully ready to resume, testing has been delayed from October to January, and testing in January … [Read more...]
Steps to Maintaining Future Maritime Superiority
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 - In this era of great power competition, the Defense Department has prioritized China, then Russia as its top strategic competitors, the defense secretary said. "These revisionist powers are using predatory economics, political subversion and military force in an attempt to shift the balance of power in their favor — and often at the expense of others," … [Read more...]
Sesame Street Supports Military Families With Health Care Transitions
SEPTEMBER 16,2020 - A permanent change of station (PCS) brings a myriad of changes to a military family’s life. In addition to a new role for the service member, a new home, a new base, and a new school, they also have the need of finding new health care providers for everyone. Changing to a new doctor or dentist can be a confusing, and even scary, experience for the younger … [Read more...]