NOVEMBER 18, 2020 - It was just two years ago when the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center was created to grab the transformative potential of artificial intelligence technology for the benefit of America's national security, and it has grown substantially from humble beginnings. Dana Deasy, the Defense Department's chief information officer, and Marine Corps Lt. Gen. … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2020
USO Delivers Three-Millionth Care Package
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 - The USO at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, had the opportunity to deliver the three-millionth USO care package, Nov. 11, 2020. Each year the USO sends care packages to members of the U.S. military all over the world. The USO at Camp Lemonnier has been supporting military members since they opened their doors in 2015. This USO site is the only physical USO on … [Read more...]
Next Gen Goggles Draw Attention of Army Leaders
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 - United States Department of Defense and Army leadership weathered a tropical storm and pandemic to visit Soldier Touchpoint 3 of the Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) at Fort Pickett this October. Representative Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, spoke to a group of Soldiers, Marines, and team members … [Read more...]
U.S. Will Draw Down Forces in Afghanistan, Iraq
NOVEMBER 18, 2020 - The United States will draw down forces in Afghanistan and Iraq by Jan. 15, 2021, Acting Defense Secretary Christopher C. Miller said today at the Pentagon. Miller announced the drawdown of troops to 2,500 in Afghanistan and 2,500 in Iraq during his first appearance in the Pentagon briefing room. There are currently around 4,500 U.S. service members in … [Read more...]
Preparations for NORAD Tracks Santa Are Underway
NOVEMBER 17, 2020 - NORAD is busy preparing for its annual tradition of tracking Santa's journey delivering gifts around the world. Despite the challenges presented by COVID-19, the NORAD Tracks Santa program is on schedule and NORAD will track Santa on December 24, 2020, as we have done every year since 1955. As we move forward in our preparations for this year’s NORAD … [Read more...]