If you work for the government — post office, courthouse, Health and Human Services, etc. — you might get an extra day off next month. On November 11, the United States celebrates Veterans Day. As the name suggests, this nationally recognized holiday is designed to honor the countless veterans of the U.S. military who’ve sacrificed […]
US Marines Announces First Woman to Lead Infantry Platoon
Leading an entire infantry platoon in the U.S. Marines is no easy feat. Platoon commanders are responsible for all Marines within their platoon. They must delegate tasks, provide guidance, ensure communications and more. Up until now, however, all infantry platoon commanders in the Marines have been men. But that’s about to change, as the Marines […]
US Air Force Invests in VR Training for Student Pilots
Student pilots who are looking to earn their wings in the U.S. Air Force can now train using virtual reality (VR). Earlier this month, the Air Force launched a new program that allows student pilots to train for as long as they’d like in a VR flight simulation environment. Known as Pilot Training Next, the […]
US Army Chooses Austin as Site for New Futures Command
The U.S. Army has selected Austin, Texas as the site for its new Futures Command. Once completed, the Army will use the new Texas-based headquarters to develop new weapons and train soldiers. The Army first announced plans to build a new Futures Command last year while speaking at a conference in Washington. Shortly thereafter, the […]
6 Fun Facts About Patriots’ Day
While most Americans are familiar with Independence Day, there’s another holiday that’s often overlooked: Patriots’ Day. Held annually on the third Monday in April, it commemorates the first battles between the United States and Great Britain. In this post, we’re going to reveal several fun facts about Patriots’ Day that you probably don’t know. #1) […]
DARPA Announces Successful AR-22 Engine Test for Space Plans
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is one step closer to developing a high-powered engine for space planes. Earlier this month, the defense organization announced that it successfully completed the first test of its AR-22 engine. Performed at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Mississippi, the test involving firing the engine 10 times over the […]
Navy Seeking VR and AR Technology to Improve Ship Readiness
The U.S. Navy is seeking virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technology to improve the readiness of its ships. According to the Navy’s official website, it’s partnering with Moback, Inc. to develop new training and maintenance systems that leverage the power of VR and AR. So, how will the technology work exactly? First, it’s […]
Operation Wolfhound Brings Vets and Service Dogs Together
A nonprofit organization in St. Louis is bringing U.S. military veterans and service dogs together. Known as Operation Wolfhound, the organization says that service dogs can help our nation’s veterans better adjust to civilian life. Statistics show that roughly 10% to 15% of all U.S. military veterans suffer from posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to […]
US Navy Developing Waterproof Coating for Ships
The U.S. Navy is developing a new waterproof coating for its ships. It’s long been the goal of the Navy to create a product that, when applied to a ship’s hull, would create a waterproof barrier of protection. Now, it’s one step closer to making this a reality. Last month, the Navy announced plans to […]
US Army Considering Philadelphia for New Headquarters
The U.S. Army is considering the City of Brotherly Love for the location of its new headquarters. According to various news reports, an Army spokesperson confirmed that it has narrowed down its possible choices to five cities, one of which is Philadelphia. Being the largest city in the state of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia would undoubtedly make […]
