Navy P-8A Aircrew Rescues Stranded Mariners
A Navy P-8A crew rescued three marooned mariners from a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. The castaways used palm fronds to spell the word “help” in the sand.
Air Force Leads UAS Purchasing
While the Air Force leads for now, the Navy’s UAS purchasing is growing the fastest in the forces.
F-35 Called Significant Deterrence Tool
The F-35 has important symbolic value as a conflict deterrent along with its advanced warfighting capabilities.
DefSec Contemplating Institutional Overhaul
SecDef Ash Carter is mapping an overhaul of command structure and authority, offering examples in a major address April 5.
Navy Patrol Intercepts Illegal Arms Shipment
A Navy Coastal Patrol ship confiscates illegal arms in the Arabian Gulf: hundreds of AK-47 rifles, rocket propelled grenades and .50-cal machine guns.
Navy Still Punching Above Its Weight
“The U.S. Navy: A Concise History” says the US Navy was punching above its weight from the start, and remains a national player in its own right.
CIO: Ease Way for IT Stars to Work at DoD
DoD CIO wants lower hurdles for IT stars to transition in and out of government service.
F-35 Pilot Smart Helmet: State of the Art
The F-35 helmet with DAS capability is the brain on the brains.
Military Justice Code’s First Update in 30 Years
Pentagon proposes the first changes to Military Justice in 30 years, adding transparencyin the wake of persistent sexual assault controversies.
DoD Institutes Civilian Hiring Freeze
DoD reacts to congressional order freezes hiring for vacant full- & part-time, temporary & permanent civilian jobs in the DefSec Office, Defense Agencies, and Field Activities.
