The U.S. Army is looking to use augmented reality to enhance the readiness and performance of soldiers on the battlefield. Last November, Microsoft secured a $480 million contract to provide the U.S. Army with its next-generation augmented reality-powered HoloLens 2 headsets. It appears the U.S. Army is now one step closer to using the headsets, […]
6 Important Reasons to Hire Veterans at Your Small Business
Do you operate a small business? According to the Small Business Administration (SBA), there are now 30.2 million U.S. small businesses – a number that grows larger each year. As a small business owner, though, you should consider hiring more veterans. While Hire a Veteran Day isn’t until July 25, it’s a smart business decision […]
Quilts of Valor Awarded to 37 US Veterans in Somerset County
Thirty-seven U.S. military veterans living in Somerset County, New Jersey have been awarded a Quilt of Valor, according to a report by the local news affiliate WJAC. The organization, which has been operating since 2003, offers healing through hand-stitched quilts. These aren’t just traditional quilts, however. Quilts of Valor are meticulously stitched using donated materials. […]
How to Keep Your American Flag From Wrapping Around the Pole
There’s no better way to show your patriotism than by displaying an American flag in front of your home or business. While the American flag historically represents the 13 original colonies and 50 states of the union, it has since become symbolic with freedom and independence — the values for which our nation stands. But […]
US Army Moves Forward With Next-Gen Weapons Project
The U.S. Army is moving forward with a project to develop new high-tech weapons for soldiers. Known as the Next Generation Squad Weapon (NGSW) project, it seeks to update and modernize the Army’s arsenal with new firearms. The Army first published a proposal for prototype designs on the Federal Business Opportunities portal. In the proposal, […]
Heads Up: It’s Veterans Patients Week
You’ve probably heard of Veterans Day. Held annually on Nov. 11, it’s an officially holiday in the United States that’s designed to recognize and honor our nation’s military veterans. But there’s another veterans holiday that shouldn’t be overlooked: Veterans Patients Week. What Is Veterans Patients Week? Veterans Week isn’t an officially recognized holiday like Veterans […]
US Marines to Rebuild Runway on Popular California Island
The U.S. Marines have launched an operation to rebuild a degraded runway on a popular California island. Earlier this month, nearly 100 Marines landed on the island of Santa Catalina, Calif. to rebuild its local airport. The massive project involves the creation of a 3,000-foot runway, which officials say will take over three months to […]
US Navy Commissions New Littoral Ship
The U.S. Navy has officially commissioned a new littoral combat ship. On its website, the Navy announced on Jan. 12 that it was adding the USS Wichita ship to its fleet. The commissioning of the USS Wichita marks the Navy’s seventh Freedom-class littoral combat ship. The Navy says that a crew of roughly 70 sailors […]
What Is TDY in the US Army?
It’s not uncommon for Army soldiers to receive a TDY during their service. Based on the name alone, it’s difficult to surmise what exactly a TDY is, let alone what it entitles. An acronym for “Temporary Duty Assignment,” a TDY is an official duty given to an Army soldier that doesn’t involve permanent duty stationing. […]
DARPA Asks for Design Proposals for Hypersonic Vehicle Heat Protection
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is asking for design proposals on heat protection technology for hypersonic vehicles. On the defense organization’s website, DARPA explains that hypersonic vehicles travel at high speeds. As they dart through the atmosphere at speeds of Mach 5 and above — 3,836.35 mph — they create friction with the […]
