August 2, 2016, by David McCauley - Cyber security is a growing concern across business sectors and even within our own homes. We live in an increasingly connected world where we are all citizens of the internet. Compromised systems, viruses, hacking can cause damage on a global scale. Vulnerable machines can be manipulated and used to spread digital infections that pollute the … [Read more...]
DOD Begins Workplace and Gender Relations Survey for Active-Duty Members
AUGUST 1, 2016, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - About 735,000 active-duty members across the services will be invited to take part in the largest Department of Defense Workplace and Gender Relations Survey to date beginning July 25. The 2016 WGRA is part of a series of studies that will help assess any experiences members may have had recently with sexual harassment, sexual assault and … [Read more...]
Neuroscience Advances Could Boost Battlefield Performance
AUGUST 1, 2016, ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - Advances in brain science could lead to improvements in battlefield performance and decision making, changing the way Soldiers fight in the near future. The improvements could include increased effectiveness in detecting and engaging the enemy and increased alertness while driving through the battlespace, according to Dr. Jean … [Read more...]
Joint Exercise Patriot Partner 2016 Ends
AUGUST 1, 2016, NORFOLK (NNS) - Navy and Air Force personnel completed Patriot Partner 2016 July 22, at Naval Station Norfolk's Navy Operated Air Mobility Command (AMC) Terminal, where they trained and worked for two weeks on the daily operations and management of the terminal. The purpose of PP16 was to demonstrate the capability of Air Force Reserve Command, Navy Reserve … [Read more...]
Ordanance Marines and Pilots Train with High Explosives Down Under for Exercise Southern Frontier
AUGUST 1, 2016, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni - Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 122 and Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 12 ordnance Marines built, inspected and loaded high explosive ordnance during Exercise Southern Frontier at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, July 28, 2016. This three week training evolution helps the squadron gain experience … [Read more...]