JANUARY 12, 2024 - After more than 25 years in orbit 250 miles above the Earth, some may see the operations of the International Space Station (ISS) as routine. Nearly 300 astronauts from 21 different nations have been aboard ISS, and all have returned safely from their tours of duty in low Earth orbit (LEO). To survive their trip back to Earth, astronauts rely on their … [Read more...]

JANUARY 10, 2024 – Help is on the way for those looking to shed some weight and get in shape following the holiday season. The Armed Forces Wellness Center here plans to kick off its annual “Biggest Loser” competition next month, with registration starting this Monday for active-duty military members and Friday for all other participants. “The point of the event is to … [Read more...]

JANUARY 10, 2024 - Army space will reach new heights in 2024. This month, the Secretary of the Army, Chief of Staff of the Army, and Sergeant Major of the Army published the Army Space Vision outlining a renewed focus for Army space activities. The new space vision directs the Army to concentrate on: (1) integrating friendly joint, coalition, and commercial space capabilities … [Read more...]

JANUARY 8, 2024 - Advancements in DNA synthesis technologies have the potential to lower some of the technical and costly barriers that scientists have faced since the discovery of the DNA molecular function. DNA has become a valuable tool for forensics, chemical, and biological sciences capable of generating biological systems, including organisms, from synthetic … [Read more...]

JANUARY 6, 2024 — During the last frigid winter of World War II, Army Tech. Sgt. Charles Andrew MacGillivary and his company found themselves pinned down by Germans for weeks. To break out of the bleak situation, MacGillivary singlehandedly took out several enemy positions, despite suffering serious wounds. His leadership and bravery during a pivotal moment of the war earned … [Read more...]