NEW YORK, July 15, 2024 – The U.S. Army, renowned for maintaining its Soldiers in peak physical and mental condition, is now showcasing a unique dimension of its commitment to excellence. This summer, a select group of Soldier-athletes will don another uniform as they represent America on the world stage at the 2024 Summer Olympics … Read more
A 21-year-old Maryland woman, Ambria Farmer, was shot and killed in Fort Dupont Park, Southeast D.C., on Saturday afternoon, July 15, 2024. D.C. police are now offering a reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the case. Police responded to a call about an unconscious person in the park off Minnesota Avenue … Read more
Maryland is experiencing a troubling increase in armed robberies targeting bank and ATM customers, according to a recent alert from the FBI’s Baltimore field office. The practice, known as “jugging,” involves criminals identifying individuals who they believe are carrying large amounts of cash and robbing them either in the parking lots of banks and ATMs … Read more
BALTIMORE – A Maryland couple was among the more than 1,300 pilgrims who succumbed to extreme heat during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. The heartbreaking loss of Alhaji Alieu Dausy and Haja Isatu Wurie has sent shockwaves through their local community and raised concerns about the safety of pilgrims undertaking the sacred journey. … Read more
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
This week, the Senate Armed Services Committee will conduct its important review of the proposed defense budget and policy priorities. While previous discussions by the House committee occurred publicly, the Senate panel has traditionally held these deliberations privately. Behind closed doors, committee members will carefully consider provisions to refine and finalize the coming year’s defense … Read more
It was a tense day on the island of Maui as local policymakers debated an important issue impacting their community. At their regular meeting on Wednesday, the County Council discussed a proposal from the U.S. military to construct advanced telescopes atop the dormant Haleakala volcano The U.S. Space Force and Air Force plan to construct … Read more
The pursuit of developing advanced vertical takeoff drones through DARPA’s ANCILLARY program holds promise to benefit national security objectives. Six companies – including firms with established experience plus newcomers – will endeavor to design light, shipboard-launchable aircraft through collaboration. Successfully designing drones capable of smooth launch and recovery from moving carriers/ships poses technical hurdles. Program … Read more
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
