JUNE 23, 2021 - Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with his Israeli counterpart, Lt. Gen. Aviv Kohavi, at the Pentagon to discuss the state of the relationship between the U.S. and Israel and to also discuss Middle Eastern issues. This is the first time Kohavi met Milley in person, although the two men have spoken often since the Israeli … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2021
Deliberate Path Required to Deliver Future Army Capabilities
JUNE 23, 2021 — The Army has become a leader in new technology but must continue to modernize concepts and capabilities to sharpen its global edge, the Army secretary said last week. Prioritized efforts by the Army Futures Command, Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office, and other Army organizations have put the service at the forefront of developing and … [Read more...]
DoD Announces New Artificial Intelligence Initiative
JUNE 23, 2021 - The integration of artificial intelligence technology is about trust, and a responsible AI ecosystem is the foundation for that trust, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks said today. Speaking virtually to the opening of the Defense Department's Artificial Intelligence Symposium and Tech Exchange, Hicks said DOD's operators must come to trust the … [Read more...]
Air Fore, FAA sign Commercial Space Agreement
JUNE 22, 2021 - The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Department of the Air Force signed an agreement June 15 aimed at eliminating red tape while protecting public safety during commercial space activities at ranges operated by the U.S. Space Force. The agreement recognizes common safety standards for FAA-licensed launch and reentry activities that occur on, … [Read more...]
Armed Forces Entertainment’s Heat Wave Concert Series in Full Swing
JUNE 22, 2021 - Armed Forces Entertainment (AFE) has launched its amazing lineup of Country musical talent for their summer concert series, Heat Wave, exclusively for military members overseas to enjoy. The concerts are accessible across AFE’s website, YouTube, and Facebook Watch, allowing military personnel and their families around the world to experience top-tier … [Read more...]