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Air Force scientist got his ‘really hot’ prostitute a contractor job, court docs show
Neither Gord nor the woman have faced charges. Gord died of an unknown cause last year.
Spider silk research: From bone regeneration to bulletproof vests
A project funded by the Office of Naval Research Global and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research will provide critical knowledge to accelerate the development of silk-based materials far beyond what is currently possible, says the author of this commentary.
By Dr. Patrick Rose
Veterans’ business ‘incubator’ among 2020 Newman’s Own award winners
From mentoring new military spouses to putting veterans into tiny houses and providing refurbished cars, these organizations are making a difference in the military community.
By Karen Jowers
Lawmakers call for investigation, ‘thorough review’ of $7.2 billion household goods contract
TRANSCOM's choice of bidders for the contract to privatize household goods moves is 'deeply troubling'
By Karen Jowers
Fight over $7.2B contract could delay privatizing the system for moving troops’ household goods
It's unclear whether this will delay a new system for managing service members' household goods moves, designed to improve the process.
By Karen Jowers
Medal of Honor recipient praises revolutionary neck injection treatment for PTSD
“I feel like a million pounds was taken off me,” the Medal of Honor recipient said.
By Jon Simkins
Do the floods suggest a national security threat from climate change?
The military has warned in a series of reports under past administrations that climate change is a security threat on many fronts.
Air Force selects finalists in Shark Tank-styled competition
The Air Force has announced finalists for the 2019 Spark Tank competition — a platform for airmen to showcase their innovative ideas to the service’s leadership and solicit funding for their product’s expansion.
By Kyle Rempfer
Israeli defense firm unveils souped-up combat ATV
An Israeli defense firm has made news waves this week showcasing their new line of up-armored, combat all-terrain vehicles.
By Kyle Rempfer