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 South4 months ago
Don’t miss these military health care, child care deadlinesDec. 11 is the deadline for enrolling in the new Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account and the federal dental and vision program.By Karen Jowers5 months ago
Apps to drive how soldiers use Army’s ‘mixed reality’ deviceDevices being evaluated by soldiers ahead of 2025 fielding.By Todd South7 months ago
US charges Russian man with smuggling microelectronics amid Ukraine war“We are laser-focused on rooting out the procurement networks fueling the Russian war machine,” said Matthew Axelrod, an export enforcement official.By Colin Demarest8 months ago
These soldiers to assess the Army’s new do-it-all device for infantryThis test will look at mapping, mission planning and weapons compatibility.By Todd South9 months ago
The Army’s 82nd Airborne Division has a new battlefield tech unitGainey Company, the 82nd Airborne Division's newest unit, has three platoons focused on different areas of battlefield tech.By Rachael Riley, The Fayetteville Observer11 months ago
Did a military lab spill anthrax into public waterways? New book reveals details of a US leak.“Pandora’s Gamble” describes how wastewater potentially containing anthrax, Ebola, and other deadly pathogens spilled from an Army facility in 2018.By Alison Young, KFF Health News12 months ago
Special ops aviation unit presents dozens of valor, combat awardsThe awards were for four operations that took place in recent years, officials said.By Davis Winkie15 months ago
Army green lights an advanced version of its ‘mixed reality’ goggleEarlier versions are shipping to soldiers this year as Microsoft develops the 1.2 version for later fielding.By Todd South16 months ago
Close combat ‘mixed reality’ goggle fielding in 2023Two versions roll out in 2023 with an advanced version coming in 2025.By Todd South16 months ago
Tricare and FEDVIP open seasons begin Nov. 14; what you need to knowTricare open season starts Nov. 14, as well as FEDVIP open season for dental and vision coverage.By Karen Jowers18 months ago
Casualty evacuations by drone, robotic mules tested by Army battle labThe Maneuver Battle Lab is evaluating tech before it's fielded, while observing some combat theories during the war in Ukraine.By Todd South19 months ago