USS Harry Truman Heads to Persian Gulf
The USS Harry S. Truman will arrive in the Persian Gulf and ramp up airstrikes against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.
Register Your Unmanned Hobby Aircraft – Now!
FAA rules require owners of unmanned model aircraft prior to Dec. 21to register by Feb. 19, 2016; get one after Dec. 21 and register before it flies.
Electromagnetic Spectrum to be New Domain?
DOD’s increased emphasis on electronic warfare could result in recognition of the electromagnetic spectrum as a domain, as China and Russia race ahead in the electronic battlespace.
Few Details Released About US Force to Iraq
A small, aggressive, intelligence-gathering, expeditionary US force focused on capturing and killing ISIL leaders, is heading to Iraq.
DoD Says ‘Apocalyptic War’ Strengthens ISIL
The terrorist group’s recruitment abilities would be heightened by “an apocalyptic war” with the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria, says Pentagon.
The Male-Only Draft Needs Adjustment
A DoD legal analysis foresees changes the context of male-only draft now that all military jobs are opening for women.
DoD FY17 Budget Cuts Production Not People
To meet the FY17 budget cuts needed, the military is determined to cut equipment not personnel.
Male Colleagues Oppose Females on the Battlefield
Senior leadership and a single gender-neutral performance standard is critical for males to accept females on the battlefield.
WHO: Climate Change Kills Tens of Thousands
The World Health Organization estimates climate change already causes tens of thousands of deaths annually, and millions die fnrom air pollution-related diseases.
Weapons Programs Slowdown in DoD Budget Plan
the Pentagon’s $584 billion budget plan for 2017-2021 contains significant slowdowns in some weapons programs, specifically the Long-Range Strike Bomber.
