JUNE 18, 2021 - The Department of the Navy (DoN) is producing an after-action review of the U.S. Pacific Fleet-led Unmanned Integrated Battle Problem 21 (IBP21), an exercise held April 19-26 in San Diego, California. “Advancements in technology have created the opportunity to provide our military with an operational advantage by developing improved manned/unmanned command … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2021
Golden Knight, Jenna Bush Skydive to Honor Former President
JUNE 18, 2021 — With over 10,000 jumps to his name, the Golden Knights tandem team leader said Thursday’s nationally televised free-fall with a former president’s daughter was his favorite to date. In addition to accomplished jumps, 10,000 is also the number of feet the duo plunged from. Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Abeln and Jenna Bush-Hager, the daughter and granddaughter of two … [Read more...]
DoD Budget Request Looks to Future Preparedness
JUNE 18, 2021 - Past fiscal defense budgets had to favor current readiness over long-term modernization. The fiscal 2022 president's defense request begins the shift of monies to the future with record research and development spending in cutting edge technologies, defense leaders told the Senate Appropriations Committee today. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told … [Read more...]
STARBASE Returning to NAS Pensacola
JUNE 17, 2021 — The Department of Defense STARBASE program is returning to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola after an eight year absence. STARBASE Pensacola will be located at the National Flight Academy onboard the installation. Currently, there are approximately 70 STARBASE programs nationally and Pensacola will be the third program in Florida. The launch of the program at … [Read more...]
Navy’s Work in 5G Leads to Successful DoD Demonstration
JUNE 17, 2021 — Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic recently supported a successful 5G demonstration outside the nation’s capital showcasing the underlying technology and key applications of the Marine Corps Logistics Command (MARCORLOGCOM)’s 5G-enabled “Smart Warehouse” testbed located at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany (MCLBA). The goal of the event was to … [Read more...]