NOVEMBER 24, 2024 - In partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, the United States Space Force is currently accepting proposals for USSF University Consortium/Space Strategic Technology Institute 4, focused on Advanced Remote Sensing. The USSF posted a Request for Information Nov. 14, inviting universities and their partners to submit white papers for collaborative … [Read more...]
Four Guardians Complete Ultra Marathons
NOVEMBER 23, 2024 - Four U.S. Space Force Guardians from Space Delta 15 recently faced the challenging terrain of a 50K Bobcat Trail Race ultra marathon in Colorado Springs, Colo., and 50K Spartan Ultra, in Dallas, Texas, Oct. 19, 2024, which tested both physical and mental endurance. These events, which pushed them beyond their previous experiences, showcased the power of … [Read more...]
Armed Services YMCA Kicks Off “Operation Ride Home”
NOVEMBER 23, 2024 – The Jack Daniel Distillery and the Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA) today kicked off the 14th year of their “Operation Ride Home” (ORH) campaign that helps junior-enlisted service members and their families travel home to see loved ones during the holiday season. Through ORH, 12,698 people have traveled home since the program began in 2011. Once again, Jack … [Read more...]
F-35s to Support Foreign Military Sales
An Airman of the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Team flies the F-35A in front of a mountain near Tacoma, Wash. The demonstration team headlined both the Gig Harbor Wings-and-Wheels and Tacoma Freedom Fair air shows for the Fourth of July weekend, showcasing the advanced capabilities of the F-35 to the Pacific Northwest. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Jake Welty) NOVEMBER … [Read more...]
DoD Comptroller Assesses Accomplishments
NOVEMBER 22, 2024 - Over the past three years, the Defense Department's budget has increased from $700 billion to $850 billion. On Tuesday, Mike McCord, undersecretary of defense (comptroller), provided the keynote address at the Professional Services Council's 2024 Vision Federal Market Forecast Conference. "This [budget increase] has allowed us to keep retention strong … [Read more...]