JUNE 12, 2024 - The Defense Department issued a new policy this month to cover costs associated with the shipment of breast milk during permanent change of station moves. Under the new policy, which was published in the Joint Travel Regulations, the department will reimburse up to $1,000 of expenses for service members who are breastfeeding children up to 12 months old. … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2024
Alaska Opens Largest Army Child Development Center
JUNE 11, 2024 — U.S. Army Garrison Alaska is now home to the largest child development center in the Army, and leaders marked the occasion June 4, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the brand-new facility. Col. Jeffey Palazzini, commander of the Alaska District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, spoke during the ceremony. “We’re so excited to have been part of … [Read more...]
10th FDS Activates, Enhances Delta 10 Mission
JUNE 11, 2024 - Space Delta 10 activated the 10th Force Development Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Academy, in Colorado Springs, June 6. Col. Jack D. Fulmer II, Delta 10 commander, officiated the ceremony with Lt. Col. Amber Dawson taking command of the squadron. The 10th FDS is one of four units that constitute Delta 10 and … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Barque Eagle to Visit San Juan for Public Tours
JUNE 11, 2024 — The U.S. Coast Guard Barque Eagle (WIX 327) is scheduled to arrive in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Friday, June 14th, at 10 a.m., and will be open for free public tours through Sunday. The Eagle is scheduled to moor at Pier 3 in Old San Juan, where it will begin hosting public tours in the afternoon. “We are thrilled for Eagle’s visit to San Juan, Puerto Rico, … [Read more...]
Department of the Air Force Launches NIPRGPT
JUNE 11, 2024 - As part of its ongoing modernization efforts, the Department of the Air Force chief information officer, in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, is accelerating initiatives to provide Guardians, Airmen, civilian employees, and contractors the ability to responsibly experiment with Generative AI, with adequate safeguards in place. DAF senior … [Read more...]