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.
Report Finds US Navy Overworked
Demand for naval forces exceeds the supply the US Navy can deliver, according to the report from the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, which finds tired sailors, too few ships, and emerging global threats.
Bipartisan Effort to Tighten Visa Waiver
A bill will prevent anyone who has visited Syria or Iraq in the past five years from traveling to the US on a visa waiver & add e-chip bio-data on some passports.
FAA Looking to Register Drone Owners
They aren’t rules yet, but the Federal Aviation Administration recommends a simple system to register drone owners of an unmanned aircraft heavier than half a pound.
Canada Still on the Hook for F-35 Investment
Canada pledged $150M to develop the F-35,will still attend the next F-35 program meeting, and will still consider the F-35 to replace its aging CF-18 jets.
Eastern Shore Wind Energy Regains Momentum
Governments and businesses in the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland form a consortium to advance the development of a wind energy hub.
