JUNE 17, 2025 — In his first visit to the professional military education institution, Secretary of the Navy John C. Phelan delivered the commencement address at the U.S. Naval War College’s (NWC) summer graduation ceremony onboard Naval Station Newport, June 13. "I believe one of the most important ways to influence the world is through the education of our leaders, and … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2025
Air Force Pioneers Human-Machine Teaming
JUNE 17, 2025 - The Department of the Air Force took a bold step toward future command and control capabilities with the successful completion of its first Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, or DASH, experiment, recently held at the Howard Hughes Operations Center, or H2O, in Las Vegas, Nevada. "The DASH experiment showed how machine support can … [Read more...]
Navy Installations Now Require Real ID to Enter
JUNE 17, 2025 – Visitors to U.S. Navy installations who do not possess a Department of Defense-issued Common Access Card (CAC) or a military dependent ID must present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, state-issued identification card, or U.S. passport to gain unescorted access. This policy change aligns with federal regulations implemented in May 2025, when all federal … [Read more...]
Guide to Understanding Your TRICARE Dental Benefits
JUNE 17, 2025 - Your dental explanation of benefits, also known as a DEOB, is an important document that summarizes your TRICARE Dental Program insurance claim. It isn’t a bill. It’s a detailed record of your dental visit. United Concordia, the TDP contractor, sends this to you after you've received dental care, as described in the TRICARE Dental Program … [Read more...]
Cyber Shield 2025
JUNE 17, 2025 – Nearly a thousand participants including international partners, civilians and joint military forces converged for the longest-running and largest Department of Defense cyber defense exercise at the Virginia National Guard State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Virginia, May 30 to June 13, 2025. The participants gather annually for training and … [Read more...]