In today's military, technology has revolutionized war. As a result, everything from tanks and armored personnel carriers to light utility vehicles are used to make quick strikes on the battlefield and rely heavily on military power supplies such as an AC to DC converter to keep them working as well as possible. Because of this, it's more important than ever to ensure equipment … [Read more...]
U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Applications Due June 16
MAY 10, 2017, JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - The U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School applications packages for the selection board are due by June 2, 2017. The board, set for July 24-26, will consider total force officer and civilian applicants to attend training as early as July 2018. Those interested in becoming a test pilot, test combat systems officer, test … [Read more...]
Counter-ISIS Campaign to Intensify, Mattis Says
MAY 10, 2017, WASHINGTON - The U.S.-led coalition will accelerate its counter-ISIS campaign to defeat the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said Tuesday in a joint press conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, with Defense Minister Claus Hjort Frederiksen. "We will further accelerate this fight to free people from ISIS' crushing occupation and [the] … [Read more...]
Endpoint Cybersecurity Technology Deployed Through Air Force Agreement
MAY 10, 2017, HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. (AFNS) - The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center electronic systems development division here and Carbon Black, a locally-based security company, signed a cooperative research and development agreement to improve cybersecurity for the Hanscom Air Force Base Collaboration and Innovation Center. The HCIC serves as a collaborative … [Read more...]
Airborne Unit Brings New Perspective to Network Modernization Event
MAY 9, 2017, FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - Just four months after the last Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (2/101 Air Assault) returned home from an advise and assist mission in Iraq, the 2/101 "Strike" Brigade is gearing up for a new mission as they bring a light infantry perspective to integrating and evolving communications systems during the Army's … [Read more...]