MARCH 23, 2021 - “Gü-nay-dın!” [Good morning!] Everyone knows they’ll be greeted warmly as they pass by the office of Incirlik Air Base’s host nation advisor, adorned with decade’s worth of awards, trinkets and memorable photos of a career dedicated to the Turkish and U.S. partnership. For more than 35 years, Mehmet Birbiri has served as the 39th Air Base Wing host nation … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2021
Army Creates Nanosized, Foldable Robots
MARCH 23, 2021 - Army-funded researchers created nanosized robots that could enable locomotion, novel metamaterial design and high-fidelity sensors. Cornell University researchers created micron-sized shape memory actuators that fold themselves into 3D configurations and allow atomically thin 2D materials with just a quick jolt of voltage. Once the material is bent, it holds … [Read more...]
Air Force Spark Tank Crowns Winner
MARCH 23, 2021 - Master Sgt. Justin Bauer from the 355th Fighter Wing at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona was awarded the prestigious AFWERX Spark Tank trophy after his innovative method for C-130 Hercules wheel repair was selected as the Spark Tank 2021 winner Feb. 26. The Spark Tank event allows Airmen to offer improvements and solutions to the problems they face in … [Read more...]
ACFT 3.0: Exploring a More Inclusive Scoring Assessment
MARCH 23, 2021 - The latest version of the Army Combat Fitness Test, or ACFT 3.0, is exploring the potential use of a performance tier program that accounts for the physiological differences between the genders, head of U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training recently said. The new evaluation system may have five performance categories divided and updated yearly based … [Read more...]
Buying a Home As a Veteran: 4 Things You Should Consider
Buying a home is no small feat. Not to mention, as a former military service member, there’s a lot to consider before taking this big step. From the location to the house size, making this choice will require careful planning ahead. Here are just a few things you should consider before you begin your house search. Your Loan Options Applying for a loan is an important step … [Read more...]