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New Army-funded tech creates realistic terrain, avatars in simulations
Work between the Army and an institute at a California university is perfecting a way to merge photos and videos to create a more realistic simulation experience. The project, dubbed “3D Geospatial Terrain — Large-Scale Gaussian Splatting,” at the University of Southern California’s Institute for Creative Technologies provides such detail that users can see light patterns shift as they move around...[Read More]
New director of Concerned Veterans for America aims for more influence
The new head of Concerned Veterans for America wants to make sure the recent rise in awareness around the group leads to even more influence and involvement in national policy discussions. “The last thing that I want is for there to be any slack just because we’ve already racked up wins, on Veterans Affairs accountability, on Afghanistan oversight and other issues,” said John Vick, recently named ...[Read More]
New electronic work order system improves efficiency
Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) leads the way with an enterprise-wide electronic work order (EWO) initiative set to streamline the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul documentation and inspection processes across Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC).
New F-35 storage solutions set to boost efficiency at FRCE
The Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) F-35 Lightning II aircraft modification line continues to grow with the recent addition of a new storage system that will improve safety and efficiency.
New health care savings benefit coming to troops in 2025
Active-duty service members will have a new benefit in 2025: health care flexible spending accounts. Service members will have the option to open health care flexible spending accounts for the first time during a special enrollment period in March 2025. In essence, a health care FSA is a savings account that can be used to pay for items not covered by health or dental insurance. Such accounts have...[Read More]
New London Sub Base Completes Micro-Grid to Supply Its Own Electricity
Navy, state and local officials celebrated the completion of a micro-grid at the naval submarine base, a project they said will make the base more energy resilient and serve as a model for other military installations across the country.
New Marine Corps sniper rifle is officially operational
The Marine Corps has officially hit full operational capability on its new sniper rifle a year ahead of schedule. The Corps chose the Mk22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle, manufactured by Barrett Firearms, a company widely known for their groundbreaking work in developing the .50 caliber sniper rifle, as a changeable, multi-barrel rifle to replace two existing long rifles and give shooters three calib...[Read More]
New Marine Corps sniper rifle is officially operational
The Marine Corps has officially hit full operational capability on its new sniper rifle a year ahead of schedule. The Corps chose the Mk22 Mod 0 Advanced Sniper Rifle, manufactured by Barrett Firearms, a company widely known for their groundbreaking work in developing the .50 caliber sniper rifle, as a changeable, multi-barrel rifle to replace two existing long rifles and give shooters three calib...[Read More]
New Orleans attack suspect identified as Army vet ‘inspired by ISIS’
A U.S. Army veteran from Texas, driving a truck adorned with a flag of the Islamic State, rammed into a crowd of New Year’s revelers on Bourbon Street in New Orleans early Wednesday morning, killing 15 people and injuring dozens more. The suspect in the deadly rampage, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, was shot dead at the scene during an exchange of gunfire with police. Weapons and a potential improvised e...[Read More]
New program aims to help DOD civilians in Japan get better health care
Thousands of Defense Department civilians in Japan may get some help with access to local medical care under a new pilot program, but advocates are skeptical and point to continuing flaws in the system. The nine-month pilot program for supplemental health support services begins Jan. 1 and runs through Sept. 29, according to the DOD announcement. About 11,000 DOD civilians working in Japan will be...[Read More]
New Senate Vet Affairs chair plans focus on care access, mental health
The new chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee believes lawmakers can find solutions to expand care options for veterans outside the department’s health care system without the debate devolving into political sparring. “Community Care is an issue that divides people, and often it’s Republicans and Democrats,” said Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, in an interview with Military Times about hi...[Read More]
New Senate Vet Affairs chair plans focus on care access, mental health
The new chairman of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee believes lawmakers can find solutions to expand care options for veterans outside the department’s health care system without the debate devolving into political sparring. “Community Care is an issue that divides people, and often it’s Republicans and Democrats,” said Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, in an interview with Military Times about hi...[Read More]