MARCH 31, 2021 - Army researchers collaborated with academic partners from the University of Central Florida to improve additive manufacturing. This partnership may help deliver extreme lightweight components to future Soldiers. By optimizing the printing process for the additive manufacturing of a high-strength magnesium alloy and fabricating 24 micro-lattice structures, … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2021
The Third Option – Marine Corps Reserve
MARCH 31, 2021 - When young men and women sign a four to five-year active duty Marine Corps contract, they take an oath that ensures they understand the magnitude of their commitment. However, they may not realize that they’ll have to make another difficult decision when they near the end of their obligated service. Many see it as a binary choice. On one hand, they can … [Read more...]
Tyndall AFB Selected to Host Three F-35 Squadrons
MARCH 31, 2021 - A Record of Decision was issued by the U.S. Air Force making Tyndall Air Force Base the official location to host three new squadrons of the F-35A Lightning II. Air Force officials selected Tyndall AFB based on numerous attributes, including infrastructure capability, quality of life for Airmen, and airspace. The selection process included a thorough … [Read more...]
Navy Divers Train for Future Arctic Operations
MARCH 31, 2021 - Camp Ripley, the sprawling Army base in northern Minnesota, is impressive. With nearly 53,000 acres of training sites, the installation is normally buzzing with tanks, troops and jets, but not necessarily in February, when the temperatures rarely see double digits and regularly stay sub-zero. For one unit, however, this Arctic environment is just … [Read more...]
DAWN-ED Advanced Degree Program Now Accepting Applications
MARCH 31, 2021 - Active duty Department of the Air Force officers interested in the Developing the Airmen We Need-Education advanced degree program have until June 25 to apply for the 2022 academic year. DAWN-ED is a DAF-funded degree program that provides up to 15 eligible Airmen and Guardians an opportunity to pursue a master’s degree or doctorate from a university of … [Read more...]