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Rebuild US manufacturing in these four steps, says Reagan task force

A new report from a Ronald Reagan Institute task force aimed at revitalizing U.S. manufacturing to compete with China recommends reskilling workers using federal education grants, investing in sectors vital to national security and boosting tech development with allies.

17 months ago

Air Force Staff Sgt. Renee Scherf, Detachment 23 curriculum engineer and MC-130H subject matter expert, demonstrates a virtual reality training system. Detachment 23’s Tech Training Transformation uses tools like virtual reality training systems and artificial intelligence to transform airman education. (Staff Sgt. Keith James/Air Force)

Virtual training yields real results in early crew chief course

Sheppard AFB will host two full-fledged virtual reality courses for crew chiefs and logistics planners starting in 2022.

By Rachel S. Cohen

20 months ago

Biden to nominate defense industry expert Andrew Hunter as Air Force acquisition boss

Andrew Hunter is known in Washington as a low-key professional and true expert on defense acquisition.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

Tyndall bets on 3D ‘digital twin’ modeling for a safer, smarter base

Some small technology could make a big difference as Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., looks to rebuild as a 21st-century “smart” installation.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

Watch a Navy drone resupply a ballistic missile submarine at sea

Sailors used an unmanned aerial vehicle to deliver a resupply payload to the ballistic missile submarine Henry M. Jackson on Monday near Hawaii.

By Harm Venhuizen

2 years ago

Pentagon could offer up its bases as 5G test beds

The Pentagon might offer its infrastructure as test areas for American 5G technology development.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago