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Regional combatant commanders are anxious to use new connectivity and artificial intelligence systems that have worked well in exercises, but are frustrated with the slow pace of introducing them, U.S. Northern Command chief Gen. Glen D. VanHerck said March 31. An exercise last week highlighted ...
The Pentagon on March 31 reversed its policy on transgender troops, formally opening the door to service for those who meet military standards. “The Secretary of Defense strongly believes that the all-volunteer force thrives when it is composed of diverse Americans who can meet the ...
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The Navy and Air Force are working together on the Next-Generation Air Dominance program, expecting to produce dissimilar airframes but with common internal systems, the Navy's air warfare chief reported March 30.. The new aircraft carrier airwing will increasingly shift toward unmanned aircraft in the ...
Watch Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Strategic Deterrence and Nuclear Integration Lt. Gen. James Dawkins Jr.; Greg Manuel, vice president and general manager for strategic deterrent systems at Northrop Grumman Space Systems; and moderator USAF Gen. Timothy M. Ray, Air Force Global Strike ...
The Air Force on April 1 will officially finish the transfer to the Operational Camouflage Pattern, meaning March 31 is the last day that Airman Battle Uniforms can be worn in regulations. USAF in May 2018 announced it would phase out the ABU in favor ...
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The commander of a major maintenance group with the Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, has been relieved of command for the second time in a year. Col. Chris Boring, commander of the 309th Aircraft Maintenance Group, was relieved March 3 ...
While Airmen and civilians in Air Force Materiel Command are generally aware of steps the command is taking to improve diversity and inclusion, there are still shortfalls in overall awareness of the issues and a perception that some will face reprisals if they make equal ...
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Capt. Stephen R. Phillis received the Silver Star posthumously for his actions in Desert Storm. On Feb. 15, 1991, he was flying one of two A-10s tasked with attacking a massive formation of Iraqi armor in the Kuwait desert, when his wingman was shot down. ...
