JULY 13, 2016, ARLINGTON, Va. (NNS) - Have you ever upgraded your software program or app, only to find it didn't seem to perform as well as the older version? The problem most likely was caused by software bloat -- a condition where updated software runs slower because of repetitive code, requiring more memory and becoming more vulnerable to cyber attacks. "Software bloat … [Read more...]
Adm. Michel Testifies on Coast Guard Capabilities in the Arctic
JULY 13, 2016 - Today, Coast Guard Vice Commandant Adm. Charles Michel appeared before the House Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation Subcommittee to discuss Coast Guard capabilities in the Arctic. During the hearing, the Vice Commandant highlighted the various operations the Coast Guard performs in the polar regions, including the protection of living and non-living … [Read more...]
President Obama to Award the Medal of Honor
JULY 12, 2016, WASHINGTON, DC - On Monday, July 18, 2016, President Barack Obama will award Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Charles Kettles, U.S. Army, the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry. Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Kettles will receive the Medal of Honor for his actions while serving as a Flight Commander assigned to 176th Aviation Company (Airmobile) (Light), 14th … [Read more...]
Naval Information Force Reserve Hosts Annual Commanders’ Conference
JULY 12, 2016, TAMPA, Fla. (NNS) - More than 200 information warfare community selected reservists, full-time support, civilian, and active-duty Sailors came together for the Naval Information Force Reserve (NAVIFORES) Annual Commanders' Conference in Tampa, Florida, June 24-26. The annual conference, hosted by NAVIFORES Commander Rear Adm. Dan MacDonnell, provided a rare … [Read more...]
Carter Offers Details on Troop Deployment and Iraq Campaign
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2016 - Defense Secretary Ash Carter offers details on troop deployment and Iraq campaign with the help of one of his senior commanders. He gives information on the role of the 560 additional U.S. troops the Defense Department announced yesterday will deploy to Iraq to support Iraqi forces combating the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. Carter spoke … [Read more...]