JEDI: A Job Opportunity For Those Leaving Military Service The data of the United States armed forces has been unprotected for too long. The government will soon be adopting cloud technology as part of the federal government’s 2018 plan to update its IT system. For those who are not in the world of tech, the […]
To Ink or Not To Ink… Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso Tattoos have been around for a long time. Many historians believe that the first tattoos were inked onto hands and fingers of our Neanderthal ancestors in an effort to ward off illnesses. Tattooed mummified remains have been found and those remains date back to more […]
New VA Medical Center in Redding, CA Plans Underway Just a few months after the existing VA medical center in Redding, CA was threatened by nearby wildfires, the VA has awarded a lease for a new medical facility. The new complex will rehome the two existing VA treatment facilities in Redding as well as increase […]
The Pentagon Memorial Chapel Contributed by Alan Rohlfing Chapels are a common sight in many military communities, but one in particular holds a very special place for many of us that were serving on September 11, 2001. The Pentagon Memorial Chapel is located at the crash site of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Dedicated […]
Agent Orange: The Settlement Details you need to know There have been a variety of settlements made to Agent Orange victims since the chemical warfare in Vietnam ceased over 40 years ago. While some settlements had immediate payouts, there may be funds still available, depending on your condition and infliction. The VA is providing assistance, […]
Agent Orange: The Fallout Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso The chemical warfare efforts of Operation Ranch Hand were active for just 10 years of this country’s military history. Those 10 years of active efforts have had nearly 50 years of fallout, and the impact on future generations still remains unknown. When the military began the chemical […]
Agent Orange: Facts to know Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso Operation Ranch Hand was the codename for the US program that ordered over 20 million gallons of herbicide to be spread over Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia during a ten-year span of the Vietnam War. Agent Orange was the most commonly used herbicide. Intended to be the […]
The Reuters News Agency reports that Belgium has chosen Lockheed Martin’s F-35 stealth jets over the Eurofighter Typhoon to replace its aging F-16s, a move that would cement the U.S.-made war plane’s position in Europe. The country has been deliberating for months over a multibillion-dollar purchase of 34 new fighter jets, with a late October […]
AI May Enhance Tradecraft, Prevent Geopolitical Surprises Says Military’s Top Spy Contributed by Debbie Gregory Army Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley Jr., the Pentagon’s “top spy,” hopes advances in artificial intelligence (AI) can get a jump on global conflicts when they ignite overnight. “My core mission is to make sure that the secretary of defense is […]
Defense Secretary Mattis Against Afghan War Privatization Contributed by Debbie Gregory Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has spoken out against using private contractors in Afghanistan. “When Americans put their nation’s credibility on the line, privatizing it is probably not a wise idea,” Mattis told reporters during a rare appearance in the Pentagon Briefing Room. Mattis was joined […]
