JULY 9, 2024 - In a groundbreaking NASA study set against the remote backdrop of North Dakota, U.S. Space Force Spc. 4 William Wallace, 4th Space Operations Squadron payload engineer, played a pivotal role in advancing the science community’s understanding of extraterrestrial agriculture. Holding a Bachelor of Science in biology, Wallace gained his leadership’s approval and … [Read more...]
DoD Announces Results of Sentinel Nunn-McCurdy Review
JULY 9, 2024 - On Jan. 18, 2024, the Air Force notified Congress that the Sentinel program exceeded its baseline cost projections, resulting in a critical breach under the Nunn-McCurdy statute. A critical Nunn-McCurdy breach occurs if the Program Acquisition Unit Cost or Average Unit Procurement Cost increases by 25% or more over the current Acquisition Program Baseline. By … [Read more...]
82nd Airborne Testing New Weapon Sights
JULY 9, 2024 – Airborne and Special Forces Soldiers here are testing after nightfall, the latest small arms weapon sights. The 82nd Airborne Division, joined by the 3rd and 10th Special Forces Groups, are in the final stages of testing the Family of Weapons Sights – Individual (FWS-I) for static line and military free fall airborne infiltration. The FWS-I program will … [Read more...]
Russian Attack on Kyiv Hospital Highlights Ukraine’s Needs
JULY 9, 2024 - The Russian attack in Ukraine yesterday that hit a Kyiv children's hospital highlights the need to continue to deter Russian President Vladimir Putin and get support to Ukraine, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said today. The attack came as the NATO summit in Washington is set to begin, marking 75 years of the alliance. Ryder called NATO … [Read more...]
Michigan Guard, Latvia Collaborate on Airfield Capabilities
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ted Schroeder, 507th Engineer Battalion, project officer in charge, discusses the potential wet-gap training area with Latvian Armed Forces leadership during the design phase of the Selija Military Training Area in Latvia, June 5, 2024. Michigan Army National Guard Army Corp of Engineers will collaborate with Latvian Zemessardze Engineers over … [Read more...]