DECEMBER 11, 2020 - While COVID-19 vaccines roll out in limited supply, distribution is determined in direct proportion to the nation's adult population 18 years and older. The pro rata method was approved Nov. 6, 2020, by Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. "We considered several approaches before determining the pro rata method would result in the most fair and … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2020
Marine Corps Begins Fielding Amphibious Combat Vehicle
DECEMBER 11, 2020 - The Marine Corps’ new Amphibious Combat Vehicle has achieved two new major milestones. On Nov. 13, the Marine Corps’ Capabilities Development Directorate approved the Initial Operational Capability of the ACV. Marines with 1st Marine Division aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, were the first to receive the vehicle. The Program Manager … [Read more...]
Scholarships for Military Children Program Opens Dec 14th
DECEMBER 11, 2020 - The Scholarships for Military Children Program for academic year 2021 – 2022 begins accepting applications Dec. 14 this year. Applications are due by Feb. 17. The program, now entering its 21st year, recognizes the contributions of military families to the readiness of the fighting force and celebrates the commissary’s role in enhancing military quality … [Read more...]
Middle East Refugee Camps Rife for Extreme Ideology
DECEMBER 11, 2020 - The consequences of not tackling the problem of Middle Eastern internally displaced persons and refugees is going to produce enormous long-term extremism for the region and the world, the commander of U.S. Central Command said. Marine Corps Gen. Kenneth F. McKenzie Jr. made his remarks virtually today at the Defense One Annual Outlook Summit. The … [Read more...]
Air Force Awards Contracts for Skyborg Prototypes
DECEMBER 10, 2020 - The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center has awarded contracts to three companies to produce missionized unmanned aerial vehicle prototypes with the ability to fly in experimentation events while teaming with manned aircraft. The contracts were awarded with a 24-month period of performance to the following companies: Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems … [Read more...]