JANUARY 13, 2021 - In the future, drones could threaten U.S. defense systems with a swarming capability that uses artificial intelligence while leveraging 5G connectivity, the director of an Army-led joint office said Friday. To help combat against these increasing dangers presented by adversaries’ small, unmanned aircraft systems, or sUAS, the Defense Department unveiled a … [Read more...]
The Army Educational Benefit You Aren’t Using
JANUARY 12, 2021 - Nothing is free. Unless it’s actually free. With a few basic requirements and a common access card reader that’s exactly what the Army Credentialing Assistance program’s $4,000 per year is — free educational assistance for soldiers. National Guardsmen have the responsibility of not only progressing in their military career but also their civilian career … [Read more...]
World War II Vet Gets CIB, Promotion, POW Medal
JANUARY 7, 2021 - An Army veteran who served in the Pacific theater in World War II was finally recognized for his courage in a ceremony on Jan. 4. "Courage means to me that when the time came, that you were called upon to do the right thing, you did it," said Dan Crowley. Crowley was awarded a Prisoner of War medal and an Army Combat Infantryman Badge; he was also … [Read more...]
Government Imposter Scams on the Rise
JANUARY 6, 2021 - The holiday season revealed an increase in government impersonator scams. Knowing the warning signs will help to reduce vulnerability, and prevent the consumer from being scammed. The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command warns that government impersonator scams are on the rise and is asking the Army community and American public to help the Army … [Read more...]
AAFES Celebrates First Year of Patronage to Disabled Veterans
JANUARY 5, 2021 - The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is celebrating the first anniversary of welcoming home 4.1 million service-connected disabled Veterans to their lifelong, in-store shopping benefit. The new privilege, which launched Jan. 1, 2020, was specified in the Purple Heart and Disabled Veterans Equal Access Act of 2018, included in the John S. McCain National … [Read more...]