MAY 28, 2021 - A B-1B Lancer was rolled into the Benefield Anechoic Facility (BAF) at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on May 20. The aircraft will undergo testing of a portion of the B-1B Defensive Software suite, Pre-processor Flight Software (PFS) 6.42. “We’re going to look at the AN/ALQ-161A and its response to various threat signals,” said Capt. Shawn Whitney, who … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2021
DoD Launches Enhanced Website for Military Spouses
MAY 28, 2021 - The Department of Defense launched its newly-enhanced MySECO website, putting career and education resources at the fingertips of military spouses easier and faster than ever. MySECO is part of the DOD’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, which provides career and education guidance to military spouses worldwide. The MySECO enhancements create … [Read more...]
President’s FY22 Budget Request Sufficient for Defense Mission
MAY 28, 2021 - The president's budget request for fiscal year 2022 is expected to contain $715 billion in funding for the Defense Department. DOD leaders have said they believe this is ample to accomplish things the department wants to do in the coming year. While the full presidential budget request has not yet been made public — that should come on Friday — Secretary of … [Read more...]
U.S. Navy Crowned Cyber Champs
MAY 27, 2021 – Cyber space. The fifth domain. Its inner workings can be a murky mess of information to the average citizen. For a few, it is a place full of opportunity to pursue their passions and showcase their technical expertise. The Navy Cyber Competition Team (NCCT) organized a small, five-person team known as the Blackjackets, that had the opportunity to display their … [Read more...]
Air Force Initiative Targets Infrastructure Readiness, Disaster Recovery
MAY 27, 2021 - First, it was Hurricane Michael, a Category 5 storm with sustained winds of 155 mph and pure destruction as the storm’s eye passed directly over Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, Oct. 10, 2018. A few months later and nearly 1,000 miles away, it was the icy waters of the Missouri and Platte rivers that engulfed nearly one third of Offutt AFB, Nebraska, following … [Read more...]