MAY 30, 2024 - Compact, throwable sensors allow the Joint Force to remotely identify chemical threats in the air. Advancements in small, chip-based optical readout packages, coupled with low-power electronics and wireless communications modules, have led to developing a hands-free colorimetry-based chemical sensor that effectively acts as a self-reading M8 Chemical Detection … [Read more...]
‘Tigers’ Take On Checkered Flag 24-2, WSEP
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ukya Ortiz, 79th Fighter Generation Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, readies his pilot for takeoff during Checkered Flag 24-2 and the Weapons System Evaluation Program at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, May 14, 2024. The concurrent exercises provided ground crew and pilots an opportunity to prepare, load and employ live munitions, … [Read more...]
Secretary Austin Travels to the Indo-Pacific Region
MAY 30, 2024 - Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III traveled to the Indo-Pacific region for the tenth time since taking office. His trip occurred as the Department of Defense continues to strengthen U.S. relationships with allies and partners to advance regional peace, stability, and deterrence.The Secretary will attend the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, meet with … [Read more...]
Lifestyle and Performance Medicine Leaves Lasting Impact
MAY 29, 2024 - U.S. Air Force medical personnel are integrating lifestyle intervention into practice and transforming their patients’ lives since the Air Force Medical Service endorsed lifestyle and performance medicine in 2021. Balancing the six tenets of lifestyle and performance medicine - nutrition, physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, social … [Read more...]
US, Central American Partners Reaffirm Security Commitment
MAY 29, 2024 – U.S. and Central American military leaders gathered in El Salvador May 21 to reaffirm their shared commitment to regional security and renew partner-nation engagement and training. The multinational forum, hosted by U.S. Army South, served as the 19th edition of the U.S.-El Salvador army-to-army staff talks and the fifth Central American (CENTAM) Working … [Read more...]