Navy relieves admiral in charge of unmanned systems office
Rear Adm. Kevin Smith was relieved of his duties “due to a loss of confidence” based on a complaint substantiated by a Naval IG investigation.
By Riley Ceder
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Thousands of military families use child care app devised by airman
The app allows parents to sublet their child care spaces when they’re temporarily away, connecting them to other eligible DOD families who need the care.
By Karen Jowers
Army-led hackathon awards cash to autonomous off road vehicle developers
Goals: better sensing, GPS-free navigation and trust.
By Todd South
Plan to revamp enlisted airmen’s development unveiled
The 28-point proposal lists goals the service hopes to achieve by the end of 2023.
US, Japan agree to two defense pacts amid China worries
The U.S. and Japan are close to signing a new five-year pact for Japan to support U.S. military forces in the country and a new agreement to research and develop new defense technologies.
By Joe Gould
The need for childcare professionals: a special trust and responsibility mission
Childcare will always be a demand. Continuity of care is important to mission success. Without adequate childcare, our service members cannot focus on the mission.
By Col. Chris Karns
Spouses could more easily transfer professional licenses after PCS, under House plan
Transferring professional licenses has long been an issue for military spouses, who often face onerous and expensive processes to be able to work in their new location.
By Karen Jowers
No bulls--t: Professional Bull Riders to compete on the flight deck of the USS Lexington
Cowboys, 2,000-pound bovines, an aircraft carrier, Texas. Hell yeah.
By J.D. Simkins
Air Force secretary outlines short-term plan to shake up space acquisition
Kendall is vetting candidates to serve as assistant Air Force secretary for space acquisition and integration.
Enlisted development ‘action plan’ coming this fall, Chief Bass says
A series of 90-day "sprints" to redefine enlisted professional military education will begin this month.
Military families testing new app for ‘subletting’ child care slots
"Rent" your child care space to another DoD family while you're on vacation or TDY through this centralized app being tested. Will it expand to other service branches?
By Karen Jowers
Defense secretary steps in, OKs Navy grad’s pursuit of NFL dream
The Naval Academy's Class of 2021 president shared the news Tuesday.
By J.D. Simkins