Archives for August 2024

DoD Releases Seven Bioindustrial Awards

AUGUST 21, 2024 - The Department of Defense recently announced seven additional awards to bioindustrial firms via the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP). This announcement brings the DBIMP to 13 awards to date totaling $23 million. The awardees include Battelle in Columbus, Ohio; Modular Genetics in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Genomatica in San Diego; … [Read more...]

Phoenix E Connects to Other Satellite Systems

AUGUST 21, 2024 - The 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion-Enhanced, 2d Theater Signal Brigade, embarked on a significant mission in June 2024: fielding the Phoenix E, a crucial step in replacing the older Phoenix D system. The Phoenix E system is a flexible, diverse multi-band, SATCOM system with the ability to operate with various military and commercial satellites and … [Read more...]

Space Systems Command Anniversary Celebration

AUGUST 21, 2024 - Space Systems Command’s legacy began in 1954, when the U.S. Air Force was looking for a location for the service’s development of space capabilities. Air Force leadership found Los Angeles County had the right combination of a technically adept workforce and military presence for a crash program to develop missiles, launch vehicles and satellites during the … [Read more...]

DoD Blast Summit Addresses Overpressure Concerns

AUGUST 21, 2024 - Public health, safety, and industrial hygiene experts from across the Department of Defense gathered in July to review the latest DOD and service research and approaches focused on understanding the full lifecycle of service member exposure to blast overpressure, or BOP, and injury. This fourth annual Department of Defense Blast Summit, hosted by Defense … [Read more...]

National Guard Bureau’s New Acting Chief

AUGUST 21, 2024 - Army Lt. Gen. Jonathan M. Stubbs, acting chief of the National Guard Bureau, today said he is intent on maintaining stability in that branch of service until a successor to the previous chief is confirmed by Congress. Speaking remotely to the 53rd annual conference of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States, Stubbs likened his … [Read more...]

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Operation Christmas Drop Wraps Up

DECEMBER 19, 2025 – Operation Christmas Drop 2025 came to an end at Andersen Air Force Base, Dec. 14. This year marks the 74th iteration, bringing together service members from the U.S., Canada, Japan and South Korea for the Department of War’s longest-running humanitarian airlift mission. Around 270 bundles were constructed, filled and loaded onto […]

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 […]