Aerospace and defense manufacturing giant Boeing has been selected to build carrier-launched drones for the U.S. Navy. In a statement, the Navy announced that it had awarded Boeing with a contract to develop a new type of unmanned ariel vehicle (UAV) that can be launched from an aircraft carrier. Of course, UAVs have been used […]
3D Printing Used to Create Barrack for US Marines
The idea of creating three-dimensional objects using small, base materials in a computer program is no longer science fiction. There are now devices that can carry out this very process. Known as 3D printers, they’ve been used to create a variety of items. One of the most innovative applications of 3D printers recently occurred when […]
US Navy Begins First Carrier-Launched Test Flights of F-35C
It’s been a long time in the making, but the U.S. Navy is finally performing carrier-launched test flights of the F-35C. According to a statement by the Navy, a half-dozen of the next-generation fighter jets participated in an initial test flight in conjunction with the USS Abraham Lincoln on August 28, with more test flights […]
Google Launches New Service to Help Veterans Find Jobs
A report published by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) found that the unemployment rate for military veterans was about 4 percent as of 2017. While this is relatively low, it still means that hundreds of thousands of veterans are unable to secure employment. To help our nation’s military veterans find jobs, the world’s most […]
The Story Behind Veterans Day
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 […]
