Pentagon to lift Osprey flight ban after fatal Air Force crashThe Osprey has been grounded following a Nov. 29 Air Force Special Operations Command crash in Japan that killed eight service members.By Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp, AP3 months ago
Army’s mixed reality device nears fielding with final testing in 2024If testing goes well, the Army plans to field the futuristic device by 2025.By Todd South5 months ago
Army receives first batch of mixed reality goggles, more work aheadDespite delays, IVAS developers continue to improve the device.By Todd South19 months ago
New rollout for the Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ combat gogglesAfter some delays, the Army will field two versions next year with a refined third version by 2025.By Todd South20 months ago
Vision-enhancing eyewear soon to be readily available at VA hospitalsThe high-speed cameras in the eSight headsets magnify what they capture, clarifying the world for some low-vision people.By Irene Loewenson21 months ago
DoD audit says Army’s $22 billion ‘mixed reality’ goggle needs more soldier input The Pentagon IG wants defined measures for soldier acceptance before next test.By Todd South2 years ago
Optics, lasers and radios: 3 charged in $2 million Fort Hood heistAbout $2.1 million-worth of thermal scopes, night vision goggles and military radios were stolen from Fort Hood, federal agents say.By Rachel Nostrant2 years ago
3 soldiers charged in Fort Bragg cold case, death still ‘unsolved’Army Times obtained charging documents for two of the paratroopers that shed new light on their search for Spc. Enrique Roman-Martinez.By Davis Winkie2 years ago
Soldiers ‘seeing’ outside the Bradley with Army high-tech goggleNext steps include using the IVAS with the Stryker, starting in August.By Todd South2 years ago
Despite delay, ‘mixed reality’ goggle for soldiers, Marines on schedule for 2022Developers expect the device in troops' hands after further testing.By Todd South2 years ago
Reminder: Open seasons end Dec. 13 for Tricare, FEDVIP This is the one time of year when you can make changes in your Tricare plan, unless you have a qualifying life event such as moving, marriage, birth of a child, or retirement from active duty.By Karen Jowers2 years ago
Tricare open enrollment begins — and your costs may go up If you want to make changes to your Tricare coverage, or enroll in a plan, you must do it by the open season deadline.By Karen Jowers3 years ago