Air Force to Incorporate New PFAS Standards into Cleanup Efforts

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The Air Force Will Adopt New PFAS Standards

The Air Force will integrate new federal standards for “forever chemicals” into its future cleanup projects, potentially increasing water testing for on- and off-base residents with contaminated supplies. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established new drinking water standards in April, limiting exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which do not degrade in the environment … Read more

Senate Committee to Mark Up Defense Authorization Bill

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Senate Committee Set to Review Defense Authorization Bill

The Senate Armed Services Committee is set to mark up its draft of the annual defense authorization bill this week. However, most of the deliberations will occur behind closed doors, away from public view. In contrast to the House Armed Services Committee, which conducted its markup in a public session last month, the Senate panel … Read more

Maui Council Rejects US Space Force Telescope Project on Haleakala

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US Space Force Telescope Project on Haleakala

HONOLULU — Local officials on Maui voted on Wednesday to oppose a U.S. military proposal to build new telescopes atop Haleakala volcano, marking the latest observatory project to face opposition in Hawaii. The U.S. Space Force and Air Force plan to construct a new facility on Haleakala, Maui’s highest peak, to monitor space objects. The … Read more

U.S. MQ-9 Reaper Drone Crashes in Yemen

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An MQ-9 Reaper Drone from the U.S. Crashes in Yemen

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone has reportedly crashed in Yemen, with images online suggesting it happened on Wednesday. The drone went down in Yemen’s central Marib province, an area held by Yemen’s exiled government allies. The U.S. military’s Central Command confirmed it had seen reports of the incident but didn’t … Read more

DARPA Selects Six Companies for Ship-Launched Drone Development

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DARPA Has Chosen Six Companies to Develop Ship-Launched Drones

The Defense Advanced Research and Projects Agency (DARPA) has selected six companies to develop a lightweight drone capable of vertical takeoff and landing from ships. The chosen companies for the ANCILLARY (Advanced Aircraft Infrastructure-Less Launch and Recovery) program are AeroVironment, Griffon Aerospace, Karem Aircraft, Method Aeronautics, Northrop Grumman, and Sikorsky (a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin). … Read more

President Biden Nominates New Air Force Academy Superintendent

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new air force superintendent

President Joe Biden has nominated Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, head of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), to be the next superintendent of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Bauernfeind, who took over AFSOC in December 2022, has been nominated less than 18 months into his role. The Senate will now confirm his … Read more

Strategic Airfield Seizure by Marines in the Philippines Challenges China

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Marine littoral regiment (MLR)

The Marines were approximately a hundred miles from Taiwan’s southern tip when they seized an airstrip. They operated in Northern Luzon and the Batanes Islands, territories of the Philippines north of the mainland—strategic areas for a potential conflict with China. The mission, known as maritime key terrain security operations (MKTSO), was a practice run for … Read more

US Special Ops Commanders Adapt to Limited Resources: Lessons from Ukraine

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us special operations commander

U.S. special operations commanders are facing a tough balancing act: they need to incorporate more high-tech experts into their teams while also reducing their overall troop numbers by about 5,000 over the next five years. This challenge is prompting a reorganization of commando teams, driven partly by lessons learned from Russia’s actions in Ukraine and … Read more

Are More Kids Vaping in the USA? Exploring the Youth Vaping Trend

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Are More Kids Vaping in the USA

The rise in youth vaping in the USA has sparked considerable concern among parents, educators, and policymakers. This trend is not merely a fleeting fad but a pressing public health issue that demands our attention. Exploring the reasons behind the surge in vaping among adolescents and understanding its potential implications are crucial steps in addressing … Read more

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