JULY 24, 2025 — As part of the Army Transformation Initiative, the Army will re-invest up to $48 billion into the modernization of its next generation command and control within the next five to six years at a rate not done since the 1980s, said Gen. James Mingus, vice chief of staff of the Army, during a Landpower Dialogue at the Center for Strategic and International Studies … [Read more...]
DoD Making Permanent Change of Station Moves Smoother
JULY 24, 2025 - Effective July 25, 2025, prime contractor, HomeSafe Alliance, will no longer provide household goods shipping services for the Defense Department and Coast Guard, said Army Maj. Gen. Lance G. Curtis, commander of the Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force, during a press briefing today. The contract with HomeSafe Alliance was terminated because it … [Read more...]
Exercise Safely Outdoors During Summer Months
JULY 24, 2025 - As summer temperatures climb, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is urging staff and service members to exercise caution when training outdoors. Health experts stress the importance of staying hydrated, avoiding peak heat hours, and recognizing early signs of heat-related illness to stay safe and mission ready. Safely exercising outdoors is … [Read more...]
DoD Buys Critical Tungsten from Nevada Mine
JULY 23, 2025 - The Department of Defense announced today a $6.2 million award to Golden Metal Resources via Title III of the Defense Production Act (DPA). Golden Metal Resources is the wholly owned operating subsidiary of publicly-traded Guardian Metal Resources PLC. The award will enable Golden Metal Resources to deliver a pre-feasibility study for a tungsten mining site, … [Read more...]
Basic Soaring Program Introduces Cadets to Airmanship
JULY 23, 2025 - At the U.S. Air Force Academy, cadets are exposed to aviation, learn the fundamentals of flight and develop airmindedness. Through the world’s largest glider operation, with more than 15,000 sorties a year, they gain mentorship and insight into aviation careers. The summer basic soaring program, Airmanship 251, is designed for rising sophomores and forms a … [Read more...]