SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 – U.S. Army astronaut Lt. Col. (Dr.) Frank C. Rubio will celebrate a full year in space on Sept. 21, setting a milestone no other U.S. astronaut can claim. Scheduled to return to Earth on Sept. 27, Rubio will have logged 371 days in orbit, 16 days more than astronaut Mark Vande Hei, a retired Army colonel, set in 2022, breaking the record for the longest … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2023
DoD Names 8 Sites to Serve as ‘Microelectronics Commons’ Hubs
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 - Under the CHIPS and Science Act, the Defense Department today announced the award of nearly $240 million dollars to eight regional "innovation hubs" around the United States which will be a part of the Microelectronics Commons, and which will benefit both the department and the United States by spurring development of a domestic microelectronics … [Read more...]
Air Force Accepts First T-7 Red Hawk
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 - The Air Force accepted the first of five T-7A Red Hawk aircraft from the Boeing Co. Sept. 14. The five Engineering, Manufacturing and Development aircraft will quickly begin testing and join the two contractor-owned production representative jets that have completed over 500 flights testing performance and flying qualities. Additionally, Test … [Read more...]
Getting Care With TRICARE Active Duty Dental Program
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 – Most active duty service members (ADSMs) get dental care at military dental clinics, also known as military dental treatment facilities (DTFs). However, some care can’t be completed at a DTF. In these cases, you get care from civilian dentists through the Active Duty Dental Program (ADDP). To get civilian dental care, you must first get an appointment … [Read more...]
DoD Harnessing Emerging Tech to Maintain Enduring Advantage
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 - The Defense Department remains committed to strengthening its technical advantage in a strategic environment that is increasingly being shaped by high-tech competition, a senior Pentagon policy official said yesterday. Mara E. Karlin, performing the duties of deputy undersecretary of defense for policy, said DOD's ability to accelerate innovation and … [Read more...]