NOVEMBER 24, 2021 - There’s no denying that GPS and mapping applications on our mobile phones have dramatically affected society, including the military. Still, even their use has limits on reach and capabilities. Now science is going above and beyond to get to remote locations where GPS has no reach. In late September, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global selected and … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2021
Navy Unveils New Vision to Reimagine Naval Power
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 - Declaring “Our time to innovate is now,” Chief of Naval Research (CNR) Rear Adm. Lorin C. Selby last week introduced a new vision for future naval power—one based on faster development of unmanned, autonomous systems, vibrant partnerships with industry and academia, and reimagined naval formations. “I think this decade, the 2020s, will have special … [Read more...]
Airmen Can Apply for Rated Prep Program Until Dec. 31
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 - The Air Force extended the deadline for Airmen applying for the Rated Prep Program until Dec. 31. Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted personnel interested in becoming rated officers have until Dec. 31 to apply for the Spring 2022 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program, scheduled for March 20-25, 2022, and March 27-April 1, 2022, in Denton, … [Read more...]
F-15Es Take Part in Weapons Evaluations
An F-15E Strike Eagle from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, carrying a B61 Joint Test Assembly, departs Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, for the Tonopah Test Range during DCA NucWSEP. F-15Es released B61-3 and B61-4 JTAs at the Tonopah Test Range, Nevada, to further test the F-15E’s inherent ability to deliver B61 series tactical nuclear weapons. (Courtesy Photo by Santos … [Read more...]
Advancing Cyber Warfare Training with Escape Room
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 - Accelerating and changing the possibilities of learning, the 333rd Training Squadron implemented a new cyber escape room to test knowledge and sharpen the skillsets of cyber warfare students. The students are put into a simulated hostile scenario, requiring them to think critically and apply their skills under pressure to “escape” the exercise. “Our … [Read more...]