NOVEMBER 3, 2020 - “Germ-Zapping” robots have landed at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune. The robots, manufactured by Xenex Disinfection Services, are awaiting their start date at the facility. “NMCCL was the fourth Navy hospital to acquire our robots this year,” said Melinda Hart, Director of Media Relations for Xenex. The robots are disinfection systems which use … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2020
DoD Reaches Out to Industry to Synchronize Drone Solutions
NOVEMBER 3, 2020 - The sky is getting congested. Rapid increases in the number and type of drones in the air is leading to new challenges when it comes to determining friend or foe, both at home and abroad. With uses ranging from benign recreation, to far more alarming applications like gathering intelligence or wreaking havoc on a battlefield, these readily available and … [Read more...]
Guard Continues Cybersecurity Mission to Protect Elections
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 - Members of the West Virginia National Guard’s Defensive Cyber Operations Element (DCOE) continue to work closely with federal, state, and local officials to help ensure the safety and security of the upcoming general election. On Nov. 3, 2020, West Virginians across the Mountain State will be going to the polls to elect a full slate of officials from … [Read more...]
DoD Participates in Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 - For the 10th consecutive year, the Defense Department is participating in the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey. Administered annually, this questionnaire measures federal employees' perceptions of conditions in their agencies, and is a tool for employees to voice their opinions confidentially on topics such as … [Read more...]
Risks for Air Force Riders
NOVEMBER 2, 2020 - At the heart of the Air Force Safety Center’s mission is safeguarding the Airmen and Space Professionals that protect the nation. This requires digging into the core of mishaps, identifying hazards and ensuring risk awareness to prevent the next mishap. Looking at the last 10 years, the risks associated with Air Force motorcycle riders have brought to light … [Read more...]