OCTOBER 26, 2024 - The Defense Acquisition University on Wednesday recognized the latest graduates of an immersive program designed to provide defense professionals with the tools and insight needed to effectively bridge the gap between the Defense Department and innovative commercial technology providers. Six contracting officers from across DOD successfully completed the … [Read more...]
Growing Safety Culture in National Guard
OCTOBER 25, 2024 – “Safety doesn’t happen by accident” is a popular proverb used to encourage safer activities and practices in the workplace. The Kentucky Army National Guard is taking that proverb to heart to ensure there is purpose behind their safety program. In line with this commitment, nearly 40 Soldiers and civilian technicians gathered for the annual Safety Training … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Adds Second Pacific Northwest Cutter
Crew members from Coast Guard Cutter Florence Finch (WPC 1157) stand at attention during the commissioning for the cutter held in Seattle, Oct. 24, 2024. The cutters namesake, Florence Ebersole Smith Finch, was a Filipino-American and a member of the World War II resistance against the Japanese occupation of the Philippines. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer Steve … [Read more...]
SynCan or SynCan’t?
OCTOBER 25, 2024 – Just in case you’re wondering, you might want to go with SynCan’t. Imagine it’s the early 2000’s. Were you on your way to fight for Uncle Sam in the Middle East? Maybe ranking the latest and greatest pop music? At that time, scientists and leaders around the world were noticing a significant rise in synthetic drug use. Fast forward to today, staff within the … [Read more...]
Air Force Chief Travels to Japan
OCTOBER 25, 2024 - U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin traveled to Japan on Oct. 14 to underscore the unwavering and ironclad U.S. commitment to the defense of Japan. During his visit, Allvin met with Nakatani Gen, Japanese minister of defense and General Uchikura Hiroaki, chief of staff, Japan Air Self-Defense Force. Allvin also held a trilateral meeting with … [Read more...]