DECEMBER 12, 2024 — The Army announced today policy updates to a pair of voluntary education programs for active-duty, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers. The new guidance includes a $500 increase and two semester-hour increase for tuition assistance, and changes to the credentialing assistance program. “The Army recognizes the value of the tuition assistance and … [Read more...]
Navy Reduces Basic Training to 9 Weeks
DECEMBER 12, 2024 - The U.S. Navy has announced an optimization of its Basic Military Training (BMT) program, reducing the training schedule from 10 weeks to nine weeks effective January 2025. This transition supports the Chief of Naval Operations’ (CNO) Navigation Plan 2024, emphasizing fleet readiness, training efficiency, and the preparation of mission-ready Sailors. “Our … [Read more...]
DoD Conducts Successful Missile Intercept From Guam
A Standard Missile-3 Block IIA is fired from a Vertical Launching System on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam as part of Flight Experiment Mission-02. The Missile Defense Agency, in cooperation with U.S. Department of Defense partners, successfully conducted FEM-02 on December 10, 2024. (courtesy photo/released) DECEMBER 12, 2024 - The Missile Defense Agency, on Tuesday, … [Read more...]
Thank a Hero This Holiday Season
DECEMBER 11, 2024 – Anyone can show their gratitude this holiday season by sending an Army & Air Force Exchange Service gift card to service members around the world. All shoppers, including civilians, can send an Exchange gift card between $10 and $500 by going to ShopMyExchange.com/scs. Shoppers can choose either a physical gift card or e-gift card. “As Exchange … [Read more...]
Space Force Generative AI Challenge
DECEMBER 11, 2024 - What, exactly, is generative AI and how can it improve Space Force Guardian readiness in an era of Great Power Competition? These were the foundational questions driving the inaugural U.S. Space Force Generative AI Challenge, an eight-week combination of AI crash course and problem-solving hack-a-thon that engaged 350-plus participants, delivered 11 … [Read more...]