OCTOBER 30, 2020 - The Gold Star Families Pentagon display was dedicated at its permanent home at the Pentagon's Hall of Heroes in a ceremony today. "The gold star is a symbol of your loved one, a symbol of the one that you lost — and they were children, fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters; and they were friends, and coaches, and mentors, and so much more. But most of … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2020
Navy Personnel, Pay System Upgrade Provides New Capabilities for Sailors
OCTOBER 30, 2020 - Sailors will soon see new capabilities in the Navy Personnel and Pay System, according to NAVADMIN 291/20, released Oct. 29. The MyNavyHR team continues to incrementally deliver upgrades to the NP2 system that provides Sailors with a modern means to address their human resources (HR) needs. As noted in NAVADMIN 291/20, the latest capabilities include the … [Read more...]
New Military Spouse Hiring Program Kicks Off
OCTOBER 30, 2020 - U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command has teamed up with Flagstar Bank and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to provide career opportunities for military spouses. Members of the bank’s leadership team, along with representatives from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and TACOM, held a virtual meet and greet on Oct. 26. A … [Read more...]
New Strategy Details DoD Goals for Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority
OCTOBER 30, 2020 - The Defense Department today released the "2020 Department of Defense Electromagnetic Spectrum Superiority Strategy," a road map for how the U.S. military can maintain freedom of action in the electromagnetic spectrum at the time, place, and parameters of its choosing. The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of radiation frequencies used to transmit … [Read more...]
Air Force Awards Contract for New Cyberspace Test Facility at Eglin AFB
OCTOBER 29, 2020 - The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is leading the construction of $107 million in state-of-the-art facilities at Eglin Air Force Base. The facilities will help the Air Force develop next generation technologies and winning capabilities against security threats or technologically advanced adversaries. The collaboration between AFCEC and the Mobile … [Read more...]