OCTOBER 28, 2024 – Naval forces from the U.S., the Republic of Korea (ROK) and 17 partner and allied nations concluded Multi-National Mine Warfare Exercise (MNMIWEX) 24 in Busan, ROK, Oct. 25, 2024. Part of an annual series of exercises hosted by the ROK Navy, MNMIWEX 24 increased proficiency in mine countermeasures (MCM) operations within a multi-national naval … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2024
Event Recognizes Space, Missile Pioneers
OCTOBER 28, 2024 - Six pioneers in American space and missile development were honored in a ceremony hosted by Space Systems Command in recognition of achievements in astronautics that began as early as the 1950s and continue to resonate in today’s contested space environment. “Today we honor six people who had the imagination, the courage and the persistence to act on their … [Read more...]
DoD Uses AI to Improve Physical Security Posture
OCTOBER 28, 2024 - Hours before dawn, under the veil of a new moon, two figures in military fatigues grapple like Greco-Roman wrestlers within the razor wire perimeter of the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky. Their movements are rigid but discreet, each maneuvering for leverage beneath the orange glow of the floodlights lining the depot's security fence. In the … [Read more...]
National Day of the Deployed
OCTOBER 26, 2024 - More than 50 Airmen from the 158th Fighter Wing are deploying this fall to support ongoing missions in the United States Central Command and United States Africa Command theaters. “What you’re about to embark on may be new to some and old hat to others but every time we go it’s significant. It’s not easy, but it is important,” said Col. Daniel Finnegan, … [Read more...]
DAU Professionals Complete Immersive Innovation Program
OCTOBER 26, 2024 - The Defense Acquisition University on Wednesday recognized the latest graduates of an immersive program designed to provide defense professionals with the tools and insight needed to effectively bridge the gap between the Defense Department and innovative commercial technology providers. Six contracting officers from across DOD successfully completed the … [Read more...]