MARCH 18, 2021 - More than 1,300 students will get an opportunity to develop and hone their skills under the Department of the Air Force’s flagship summer-hire program. The 2021 Summer Hire Employment Program provides students in high school, college, trade school, vocational school and other qualifying educational programs with opportunities to work in federal departments … [Read more...]
Army, Air Force Fund Research to Pursue Quantum Computing
MARCH 17, 2021 - Joint Army- and Air Force-funded researchers have taken a step toward building a fault-tolerant quantum computer, which could provide enhanced data processing capabilities. Quantum computing has the potential to deliver new computing capabilities for how the Army plans to fight and win in what it calls multi-domain operations. It may also advance materials … [Read more...]
Air Force’s First F-15EX Arrives at Eglin
MARCH 12, 2021 - The F-15EX, the Air Force’s newest fighter, touched down at Eglin Air Force Base March 11. The aircraft will be the first Air Force aircraft to be tested and fielded from beginning to end, through combined developmental and operational tests. “It’s a special day for the base and our mission,” said Brig. Gen. Scott Cain, 96th Test Wing commander. “We’re … [Read more...]
Army CID Cautions Rise in QR Code Scams
MARCH 12, 2021 – Behavior changes this past year to reduce the spread of COVID-19 has not been lost on criminals. The Army Criminal Investigation Command’s Major Cybercrime Unit is cautioning users to be wary of suspicious quick response codes, known as QR codes. According to the Major Cybercrime Unit, QR code usage increased due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While QR codes have … [Read more...]
Air Force ‘X-Ray Vision’ Tool Inspects Parts During Production
MARCH 11, 2021 - The Air Force Research Laboratory, in partnership with the Materials Solutions Network at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source of Cornell University, has developed a tool that can look directly inside of and instantaneously inspect the structure of composite components while they are being manufactured. This new technology uses a combination of phase … [Read more...]