President JoeBiden and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed an agreement on Thursday providing a legal and technical framework for U.S. commercial space launch vehicles to launch from Australia. According […]
The 42-Year-Old Airman: Air Force and Space Force Raise Max Age for Active-Duty Recruits
Under a new policy change, active-duty Air Force and Space Force applicants can join up to the age of 42 — meaning the services are now willing to take the oldest recruits out of all the Defense Department military branches.
Kirby boosts profits despite coastal fleet downtime and river delays
New York-listed tug and barge owner’s shares beat analyst consensus in third quarter
Only 3D printing can get the Navy’s submarine plan back on track, admiral says
U.S. cannot build and support the subs it needs “without going to additive manufacturing.”
Copper mine protests roil in Panama
The government approved a new contract with the mine late last week. Since then, protests have rippled across Panama, and people are afraid they could bring the country to a standstill.
Zimbabwe’s stone sculptors struggle to keep carving
International art collectors purchased many of Zimbabwe’s massive stone carvings. But buyers stopped coming in 2000 after conflict over land reform policies led to violence. Some sculptors are still trying to keep their art alive.
Mississippi Housed Axis Prisoners of War During WWII. Were Prison Camps on the Coast?
At the height of the Second World War, more than 20,000 German and Italian prisoners of war were housed in Mississippi, with several camps located on or near the coast.
Cybersecurity Awareness Month Is a Great Time to Find the Right Degree Program for You
October is a great time to talk about the career options available, particularly for service members looking for their second career.
China and the US Appear to Restart Military Talks Despite Disputes over Taiwan and South China Sea
The U.S. confirmed on Thursday that it plans to send Cynthia Carras, principal director for China, Taiwan and Mongolia, to represent the U.S. Defense Department at the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing this month.
Coast Guard Outlines Need To Expand Capabilities In Arctic Implementation Plan
The Coast Guard needs to expand its surface, aviation, communications, and situational awareness capabilities for Arctic operations to fulfill its role in the region, the service says in a new […]