JUNE 30, 2021 - As part of its virtual event series, the NEX along with MWR Navy Fitness and MWR Navy Entertainment, will be hosting Founded on Freedom during the July 4th holidays. During the weekend, patrons can participate in the Run for Freedom virtual 5k race July 1 – 4. In addition to the 5k race, patrons can also tune in to listen to the free Jams for Freedom virtual … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2021
App Aims to Match Reserve, Guard Talent With DOD Needs
JUNE 30, 2021 - An app called Gig Eagle, powered by artificial intelligence, will be developed to identify talent in the Guard and reserve forces that could be utilized around the Defense Department, an official in the Defense Innovation Unit who is working on the project said. Scott Sumner, technical project manager at DIU’s AI/machine learning portfolio, said that there's … [Read more...]
Soldiers, Sailors, Marines Selected For Transfer To Space Force
JUNE 30, 2021 - The Space Force working with the Army, Navy and Marine Corps have selected 50 active-duty volunteers from those Services to transfer into the Space Force beginning July 2021. This initial group of Soldiers, Sailors and Marines will test out the integration efforts established by the Services to pave the way for a larger group of volunteers transferring in fiscal … [Read more...]
UOTT Pushes Boundaries Of F-35
JUNE 30, 2021 - A team of engineers, analysts, and pilots are pushing the boundaries of F-35 combat aircraft operational testing. The United States Operational Test Team is partnered with Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center Detachment 6. The UOTT, successor to the Joint Strike Fighter Operational Test Team, was established in December 2019. It is a multi-service … [Read more...]
Walmart Launches Site to Help Veterans and Military Spouses “Find-a-Future”
JUNE 30, 2021 - Today, Walmart launched a site to help veterans and military spouses, whether early career, mid-career, or experienced professionals, “Find-a-Future” and achieve their goals. Walmart associates and non-associates can register for free on the platform, use tools to audit their current skills and experience, and connect to the right partners to help future … [Read more...]