Nov. 12, 2024 As part of Cyber Workforce Development, DOD lowers time-to-hire for civilians The time it takes to bring on a new civilian employee within the Defense Department's cyber workforce has dropped below 80 days, which bodes well for the department's effort to better develop its cyber workforce.
April 23, 2024 Maxwell AFB hosts groundbreaking STEM day In conjunction with the 2024 Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show, Maxwell AFB showcased its inaugural Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Day event on April 5, 2024, drawing over 3,000 enthusiastic students from across Alabama.
Jan. 18, 2024 Space policy official details approach to maintaining U.S. edge The Defense Department is laser focused on deterring aggression through critical investments and sound decisions that will shape U.S. and allied space capabilities for years to come, the Pentagon's top space policy official said.
Jan. 16, 2024 DOD releases first National Defense Industrial Strategy The National Defense Industrial Strategy lays out long-term priorities that will guide Department of Defense actions and resource prioritization with the aim of creating a modern, resilient defense industrial ecosystem.
Jan. 10, 2024 DOD increases AI capacity through strategy, alignment The Defense Department is making leaps when it comes to fielding cutting edge technologies, a senior Pentagon policy official said Jan. 9.
June 20, 2023 DOD committed to ethical use of artificial intelligence A top Pentagon technology official underscored the U.S. commitment to leading the international conversation surrounding artificial intelligence during a panel discussion in Washington.
May 23, 2023 Navajo students have ‘a moment of science’ with 97 AMW AIM program The Aviation Inspiration and Mentorship program at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, partnered with Navajo Public Schools for an immersive tour around the base, May 10, 2023.
June 27, 2022 DAF seeking science research partnerships with HBCUs DAF is working with the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering to create the first University Affiliated Research Center led by a Historically Black College or University.
April 13, 2021 DOD Modernization Can't Happen Alone, Defense Official Says Technology development that's competitive with that of adversaries is something the Defense Department can't accomplish on its own.
Jan. 13, 2021 AFRL Sensors Directorate officer selected for education program U.S. Air Force Capt. Joseph Ellis, an Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Sensors Directorate executive officer, was selected for the 2021 Developing the Airmen We Need-Education (DAWN-ED) Program.