DECEMBER 24, 2020 - Guardians from around the world gathered virtually Dec. 11 to reflect on their contributions and to recognize high achieving individuals for their performance during the U.S. Space Force’s first year of operation. The formal recognition was led by Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond and … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2020
New Medical Device May Change the Face of Battlefield Treatment
DECEMBER 24, 2020 - The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity has teamed with one of its commercial partners in the development of a novel medical device that may prove to be a "game-changer" in the frontline treatment of wounded Warfighters. Created by TDA Research, Inc., and funded through the Defense Health Agency's Small Business Innovation Research program, the … [Read more...]
DLA Supports Operation Warp Speed Vaccine Distribution
DECEMBER 24, 2020 - While Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Medical professionals are used to their roles acquiring and issuing vaccines in support of Department of Defense worldwide immunization regiments, the novel circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic have provided an opportunity to be a part of an historic effort. In order to facilitate DLA’s role in the Operation … [Read more...]
Semper Fi & America’s Fund Reports Unprecedented Spike in Grant Giving
DECEMBER 24, 2020 - Today, Semper Fi & America’s Fund reported a significant one-year spike in the number of grants given to assist service members and their families, as well as the amount associated with those grants and the number of service members seeking assistance. “The numbers are a sobering reminder of how an unprecedented health crisis has and continues to impact … [Read more...]
Army Remains Future-Focused While Supporting Present Challenges
DECEMBER 23, 2020 - In the midst of a global pandemic, U.S. Army Futures Command has stepped into the fray to support the nation’s response effort, while forging ahead on Army modernization priorities during 2020. Just as with the rest of the world, AFC has had to adjust operations this past year, and yet has still found a way to thrive in the challenging environment. From … [Read more...]