Archives for January 2023

Navy Conducts Exercise in Arabian Gulf with Unmanned Vessel

MANAMA, Bahrain (Jan. 23, 2023) Members of Combined Task Force (CTF) 152 from Combined Maritime Forces are briefed on a Saildrone Explorer unmanned surface vessel in Manama, Bahrain, Jan. 23. CTF 152 operates inside the Arabian Gulf to ensure maritime security and promote regional maritime cooperation. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob … [Read more...]

DOD Updates Autonomy in Weapons System Directive

JANUARY 26, 2023 - The Defense Department just updated DoD Directive 3000.09, Autonomy in Weapon Systems, which governs the development and fielding of autonomous and semi-autonomous weapon systems. The core of the directive remains unchanged. DOD updated the directive due to advances in technology, changes in the structure of the department and changes in the security … [Read more...]

Biden Announces Abrams Tanks to Be Sent to Ukraine

JANUARY 25, 2023 - President Joe Biden announced today that the United States will provide Ukraine with 31 M1 Abrams tanks. That is the required number to equip an entire Ukraine tank battalion. These tanks are needed, Biden said, because Ukrainian forces are working to defend the territory they hold and will be better prepared for additional counter-offenses. "They need … [Read more...]

KingFish ACE Makes Entrance Into Course

JANUARY 25, 2023 - To better train and equip Airmen for the future fight, the 423rd Training Squadron from the U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Operations School at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst has incorporated the KingFish Agile Combat Employment game as the capstone exercise for Air Mobility Command’s Rapid Global Mobility Course 3. During the five-days of instruction, … [Read more...]

Marine Receives Bronze Star for Actions in Afghanistan

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Robert D. Barbaree III, left, commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River, pins the Bronze Star Medal onto Master Sgt. Kevin Haunschild, right, a senior air traffic controller with H&HS, MCAS New River, on MCAS New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Jan. 20, 2023. … [Read more...]

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Counter-Drone Prototype Succeeds

DECEMBER 17, 2025 – A new, innovative detection system for countering uncrewed aerial systems (c-UAS) conducted its first field tests at sea during the Bold Machina (BOMA) exercise in the Netherlands this September. Rapidly developed by a small team led by officer-scholars from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), the c-UAS system deployed aboard a Dutch […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, just as the […]