Robot Hotel Heading to Space Station
NASA will launch a “robot hotel” to the International Space Station on its next SpaceX resupply mission, although “robot garage” might be more like it.
Water Shortages Threaten 102 Bases
Water shortages already impact some military bases across the US, where water supplies are exceeded or approaching capacity. Even areas where water is considered abundant may face shortages, such as Fort Bragg, NC.
Truman Strike Group Joins 6th Fleet
The US Navy said the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman and its strike group entered the 6th Fleet’s area of operations. The Truman had been sidelined due to electrical glitches; it is expected to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Cyber Worker Shortage Still Plagues Army Combat Teams
A Defense Department inspector general reports says the most common personnel shortages plaguing the US Army’s active-duty brigade combat teams are cyber network defenders and electromagnetic spectrum managers.
Morning Coffee Is Off the Burner
Morning Coffee is off the burner today, Thursday, Nov. 28, to celebrate Thanksgiving.
China Blames US for Hong Kong Election Results
Following the overwhelming pro-democracy vote in Hong Kong, China is accusing the US of meddling in its internal affairs.
Shortage of Cybersecurity Workers Continues
A recent Cybersecurity Workforce Study finds there is a shortage of cybersecurity professionals around the world. In the US, a current cybersecurity workforce of more than 800,000 is nowhere close to the number of cybersecurity jobs needed to protect government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and small and mid-sized business.
Richard Spencer Out as Navy Secretary
NavSec Richard Spencer has been ousted from his post after his handling of the case of Navy SEAL Edward “Eddie” Gallagher, who was accused of war crimes. DefSec Mark Esper asked for Mr. Spencer’s resignation late Sunday.
HMS Queen Elizabeth Visits Annapolis
The HMS Queen Elizabeth visits Annapolis to host the 2019 Atlantic Future Forum of industry, military, and government to discuss artificial intelligence, robotics and big data.
DoD Fails 2nd Audit – No Surprise
DoD’s second-ever financial audit shows some progress, but uncovers more new problems than fixes. DoD has 3 million employees, 4,500 defense sites in 160 countries, a $292 billion inventory, more than $2.9 trillion in total assets, and $2.8 trillion in liabilities.
