APRIL 23, 2021 - The Department of Defense provides members of the military community access to a Military Funeral Honors Directory on the Military OneSource website. The interactive online directory allows funeral planners, veterans, family members, or anyone arranging for military funeral honors to locate the appropriate service representative. Anyone can use the online … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2021
Air Force Rewrites Doctrine, Focuses On Mission Command, Airpower Evolution
APRIL 23, 2021 - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. recently signed perhaps the most sweeping change of Air Force basic doctrine in the service’s history, marking a major milestone in the service’s strategic approach to “Accelerate Change or Lose.” Core themes to the revised Air Force Doctrine Publication-1: The Air Force are the foundation and evolution of … [Read more...]
Nuclear Triad Modernization the Nation’s Highest Priority
APRIL 22, 2021 - The nuclear triad, composed of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles, submarines and strategic bombers, has been a credible deterrent to a "bolt out of the blue" attack, said the commander of the U.S. Strategic Command, referring to an all-out nuclear attack on the United States. Navy Adm. Charles Richard briefed the media at the Pentagon today. "I do want … [Read more...]
Army Looks at How Exoskeleton Tech Adapts to Soldiers
APRIL 23, 2021 - Army researchers are answering tough questions as part of a new study that focuses on how technology adapts to human behavior. In the past, Soldiers faced challenges adapting to novel technologies intended to optimize performance. This study used an adaptive exoskeleton boot that operates in synchrony with the Soldier for optimal performance. Army technology … [Read more...]
U.S. Army Reserve Celebrates 113th Birthday
APRIL 23, 2021 - The U.S. Army Reserve celebrates its birthday on April 23rd each year, celebrating contributions to two World Wars, the Cold War, Korea, Vietnam, Persian Gulf War and many other missions. This year it will commemorate 113 years of history in service to the Army and the nation. Brig. Gen. Jed Schaertl, deputy commanding general for mobilization and reserve … [Read more...]