SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 - Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced today the establishment of the Department of the Navy’s Science and Technology Board (DON STB) federal advisory committee. The board will provide independent advice and counsel to the Department of the Navy (DON) on matters and policies relating to scientific, technical, manufacturing, acquisition, … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2023
Space Superiority Now and In The Future
Gen. Mark D. Kelly, Air Combat Command commander, Gen. James B. Hecker, U.S. Air Force in Europe-Air Forces Africa commander, and Maj. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, Combined Force Space Component Command commander and Space Operations Command vice commander, participate in a discussion panel during the Air and Space Forces Association's Air Space and Cyber Conference in National … [Read more...]
Air Force Tests Female In-Flight Bladder Relief System
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 – Air Force pilots endure hours of flight training to sustain air superiority. For female pilots, that time in the cockpit creates an uncomfortable scenario when it comes to the need to use the bathroom – should they drink the normal amount of water or abstain? Both options have inherent risk, so the Air Force is moving one step closer to an effective … [Read more...]
Army Hires More Childcare Workers
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 — The Army has now staffed more than 70% of its total child development center work force, bringing the service closer to fulfilling its quality-of-life pledge to provide better care for military families, an Army leader said Tuesday. More incentives for CDC workers led to the spike in the hiring of more Army childcare workers, after sitting at about 63% … [Read more...]
TRICARE For Life and Your Family Q&A
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 – For many families, staying healthy is a big priority. If you’ll be eligible for TRICARE For Life (TFL) soon, you might be wondering how this affects your family’s health care coverage. “Your TFL eligibility is based in part on your eligibility for Medicare,” said Anne Breslin, TRICARE For Life program manager at the Defense Health Agency. “When you … [Read more...]