FEBRUARY 13, 2024 - The Department of the Air Force’s senior civilian and military leaders, Feb. 12, unveiled sweeping plans for reshaping, refocusing, and reoptimizing the Air Force and Space Force to ensure continued supremacy in those domains while also better posturing the services to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition. Taken together, … [Read more...]
Countering China, Russia in Western Hemisphere Requires Multiprong Approach
FEBRUARY 13, 2024 - China and Russia each pose different challenges for Latin America and the Caribbean, so there needs to be adjustments to the Defense Department's strategies as well, said Daniel P. Erikson, deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Western Hemisphere. "The Department of Defense clearly plays a very important role in terms of working with partner … [Read more...]
Researchers Set Out to Tackle Voting Challenges of Military Members
FEBRUARY 13, 2024 - Researchers from nonprofit election technology company VotingWorks showcased an early-stage prototype of technology aimed at improving the experience of military absentee voters, Feb. 7. The prototype was presented during the National Association of Secretaries of State and the National Association of State Election Directors conferences in Washington, … [Read more...]
Austin Expected to Resume Normal Duties Soon
FEBRUARY 12, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III remains hospitalized and in good condition following a non-surgical medical procedure after being admitted to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center over the weekend, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said today during a briefing at the Pentagon. Austin was transported to Walter Reed on … [Read more...]
Navy Gaining Insight into the Effects of Glacial Waters
FEBRARUY 12, 2024 - A research project from the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Global is providing valuable information about the effects of melting glaciers in Patagonia that feed into coastal fjords, transporting sediments, freshwater and nutrients. Dr. Chris Konek, science advisor at ONR Global in Chile, said the research will help the Department of the Navy (DoN) … [Read more...]