In Our Communities

March 14, 2019

New Mexico is suing the Air Force over contaminated water on and near Cannon and Holloman Air Force bases, the Air Force Times reported. “Today we begin holding them accountable,” New Mexico Environment Secretary James Kenney said when he announced the suit last week….
Texas is making a play to get the Space Force headquarters in Houston, according to KTRK-TV. “I hope you will agree with me that the Space Command belongs in Space City,” Gov. Greg Abbott (R) wrote in a letter to President Trump….
Port San Antonio is planning a public-private partnership to build a new innovation center and cybersecurity complex, Route Fifty reported. “The future belongs to innovators, and in an increasingly connected world, innovations are grounded in making essential physical and virtual connections,” Port President and CEO Jim Perschbach said in a press release.
 
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base, Texas, in 2017. Texas Air National Guard photo by Photo by Master Sgt. Sean Cowher

March 14, 2019

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Army Introduces Data Ops Center to Streamline AI

Army Introduces Data Ops Center to Streamline AI

The Army launched the Data Operations Center this month, starting a new initiative to bring together data sets from across the force into one centralized location. Using the system, information to be used in AI and other data analysis projects will be unified under...

Air Force Restricts SkillBridge Program

Air Force Restricts SkillBridge Program

The Air and Space Force will limit the time officers can utilize the Defense Department’s SkillBridge program based on rank, according to a Stars and Stripes story.  The SkillBridge program allows active-duty service members to gain civilian work experience in their...

In Our Communities

In Our Communities

Drone Defense Training Hosted Near Capital  As part of Task Force 401’s mission to prepare the defense community for drone threats, Fort Belvoir, Virginia recently hosted a counter-drone training exercise. According to an Army report, the exercise prepared staff to...

Congress Returns, Faces Full Legislative Slate

Congress Returns, Faces Full Legislative Slate

Congress is back from its two-week recess, facing several important issues that were left pending.  Both chambers are expected to vote again on an Iran war powers resolution this week, which would require Congressional approval for continued military activity in...

Army Museum Closure Halted

Army Museum Closure Halted

The Army has stopped a plan to close more than 20 museums on bases in response to congressional action, Stars and Stripes reported. Last year’s National Defense Authorization Act required the Army to create a new museum system and notify Congress of any closures.  The...

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