JOINT BASE LEWIS McCHORD, Wash. (Oct. 29, 2014) - Senior leaders from the Army, National Guard, Army Reserve, Air Force and the Canadian military gathered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Oct. 22, for a two-day senior leader development conference to discuss the implementation and benefits of the Army's total force policy. The conference was hosted by I Corps, and featured … [Read more...]
New Application Aims to Improve Analyst’s Performance
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) - Members from an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) team collaborated to create a new tool suite, which could be used by the Air Force intelligence community around the globe. AFRL’s Planning & Direction, Collection, Processing and Exploitation, Analysis and Production, and Dissemination - Experimental (PCPAD-X), which … [Read more...]
SMA Engages Warrant Officers on NCO Recruitment and Drawdown
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Oct. 23, 2014) - As the Army continues its drawdown, Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III has shared many messages to educate and prepare the enlisted force for likely changes. One of those messages to Soldiers is to consider a new military occupational specialty if their current one is over-strength. During the meeting with Army … [Read more...]
ISR: A Critical Capability for 21st Century Warfare
OCTOBER 22, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The progressive adaptations and breakthroughs made in the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance arena have changed the way wars are fought, and the way commanders think about the battlespace. “Whether we have Airmen exploiting full motion video data or serving downrange in the (Central Command) area of responsibility, these … [Read more...]
Future of Air Force Helicopter Fleets Discussed at Conference
OCTOBER 21, 2014, BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) - Air Force Global Strike Command's Helicopter Operations Division hosted the Worldwide Helicopter Conference here Oct. 7-9, to discuss the current and future state of the Air Force's helicopter fleets. The conference promoted cross talk among the Air Force's helicopter forces, which are principally operated by Air … [Read more...]
