Want to become an expert in homeland security? An accredited curriculum will soon arrive at a school near you. NORAD and US Northern Command have teamed up with 13 higher education institutions to craft graduate-level core studies. The group—the “Homeland Security Defense Education Consortium”—plans to unveil its final product at the 3rd Annual Homeland Defense Symposium, in October in Colorado Springs, Colo.
The Air Force is requesting about $141 million for initial enlistment bonuses in its fiscal 2026 budget, while Space Force wants $13 million.