June 3, 2021 DOD Officials Testify on Defense Environmental Restoration Program Defense officials recently provided testimony at a virtual House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense hearing on the defense environmental restoration program, also known as DERP.
May 7, 2021 Leaders Discuss Initial Sex Assault Review Commission Recommendation The Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military has presented initial recommendations to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III that would take the responsibility of prosecuting sexual assault offenses out of commanders' hands.
Feb. 10, 2021 Behind the Braids: Reservists play key role in first women’s hair policy change in 70 years Reserve Airmen have been instrumental in helping bring about the first major change in the Air Force’s women’s hair policy since the late 1940s.
Jan. 7, 2021 DISA Director Touts Benefits of Cloud Computing, Telework The Defense Information Systems Agency has been working on an initiative that is proving to be a game-changing solution in DISA's ability to protect department networks against web browser-based threats, its director said.
Dec. 11, 2020 Air Force, DOD Leaders Discuss Cutting-Edge Innovations Leaders from the Defense Department's Defense Innovation Unit and the Air Force spoke about DIU and AFWERX collaborative projects.
Dec. 8, 2020 Ultra-Low Cost Simulation Program Augments Pilot Training The Joint Immersive Training System — a simulation program that can be installed on ordinary computers and laptops — is currently being used to support pilot training.
Dec. 4, 2020 Air Safety Panel Recommends Flight Hour Increase, Emphasis on Maintenance, Steady Funding The National Commission on Military Aviation Safety released its recommendations saying aviators need more flight hours, maintenance personnel need better training and manning and supply chains need more and faster throughput.
Dec. 3, 2020 Defense Department Committed to Cleaning Up the Environment The Defense Department faces an environmental cleanup liability of around $33 billion, which is the second largest liability behind personnel benefits, the assistant secretary of defense for sustainment said.
Dec. 2, 2020 Milley Makes Case for U.S. Military Keeping Up With Global, Technology Changes The geopolitical world has changed mightily over a generation, but that is nothing compared with the changes in technology, and the U.S. military must keep pace to defend the nation, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
Nov. 20, 2020 Defense Official Calls Cyber Resilience Critical to Protecting Systems, Continuing the Mission While the U.S. and its allies work diligently to defend against malicious and destabilizing activities in cyberspace, those defenses may not be robust enough and adversaries are taking advantage, a Defense Department official said.