Mattis Thanks Brazilian Officials for Leadership in Defense Cooperation

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis met with Brazil’s defense leaders in Brasilia to reaffirm the defense relationship between the United States and Brazil.
https://ift.tt/2MLCnIC DoD News August 13, 2018 at 09:45PM

Military OneSource Benefits Extended to Vets, Families for Full Year After Separation

Eligibility for Military OneSource benefits have been extended from the current 180 days to 365 days after separation or retirement from military service to ensure all service members and families have access to comprehensive support as they transition to civilian life.

https://ift.tt/2vJb37n DoD News August 13, 2018 at 09:45PM

President Signs Fiscal 2019 Defense Authorization Act at Fort Drum Ceremony

The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act provides $700 billion to the Defense Department and paves the way for the most significant investment in the U.S. military and its warfighters in modern history, President Donald J. Trump said.

https://ift.tt/2Ba7fkO Jim Garamone August 13, 2018 at 09:45PM

Air Force awards hypersonic weapon contract

Today the Air Force has awarded a contract not to exceed $480,000,000 to Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control to begin designing a second hypersonic weapon prototype.
https://ift.tt/2MtA0NE Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs August 13, 2018 at 09:45PM

Mattis, Brazil’s Foreign Minister Meet to Reaffirm Bilateral Relationship

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes of Brazil met at the Itamaraty Palace in Brazil to reaffirm the long-standing bilateral relationship between their nations.

https://ift.tt/2MI1ThQ DoD News August 13, 2018 at 09:45PM

Elon Musk’s Tweets on Tesla Started a Tizzy. Someone Should Hit the Brakes.

Executives are permitted to disclose market-moving information on social media. But Mr. Musk has provided regulators ample opportunity to re-examine the policy. https://ift.tt/2MlKRcB By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN August 13, 2018 at 09:45PM

Elon Musk’s Tweets on Tesla Started a Tizzy. Someone Should Hit the Brakes.

Executives are permitted to disclose market-moving information on social media. But Mr. Musk has provided regulators ample opportunity to re-examine the policy. https://ift.tt/2Ba4wId By ANDREW ROSS SORKIN August 13, 2018 at 09:45PM

Mattis Thanks Brazilian Officials for Leadership in Defense Cooperation

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis met with Brazil’s defense leaders in Brasilia to reaffirm the defense relationship between the United States and Brazil.
https://ift.tt/2B60UqH DoD News August 13, 2018 at 06:45PM

Military OneSource Benefits Extended to Vets, Families for Full Year After Separation

Eligibility for Military OneSource benefits have been extended from the current 180 days to 365 days after separation or retirement from military service to ensure all service members and families have access to comprehensive support as they transition to civilian life.

https://ift.tt/2Mj3Swn DoD News August 13, 2018 at 06:45PM

President Signs Fiscal 2019 Defense Authorization Act at Fort Drum Ceremony

The John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act provides $700 billion to the Defense Department and paves the way for the most significant investment in the U.S. military and its warfighters in modern history, President Donald J. Trump said.

https://ift.tt/2MLVTEP Jim Garamone August 13, 2018 at 06:45PM

Mattis, Brazil’s Foreign Minister Meet to Reaffirm Bilateral Relationship

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes of Brazil met at the Itamaraty Palace in Brazil to reaffirm the long-standing bilateral relationship between their nations.

https://ift.tt/2Mp97dP DoD News August 13, 2018 at 06:45PM

Air Force awards hypersonic weapon contract

Today the Air Force has awarded a contract not to exceed $480,000,000 to Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control to begin designing a second hypersonic weapon prototype.
https://ift.tt/2MIYr6L Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs August 13, 2018 at 06:45PM

AFAS to award more than $6 million in annual grants, scholarships

The Air Force Aid Society will award more than $6 million in Gen. Henry Hap Arnold education grants and AFAS merit scholarships to the dependents of active duty and retired Airmen.
https://ift.tt/2vGf1hf DoD News August 13, 2018 at 06:45PM

Brazil Visit

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Brazilian Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes meet to reaffirm the long-standing bilateral relationship between their nations at the Itamaraty Palace in Brasilia, Brazil, Aug. 13, 2018. U.S. Embassy photo https://ift.tt/2MIYqQf U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Brazil August 13, 2018 at 06:45PM

In-Depth with the FLIR M500 High-Performance Maritime Camera System

The gyro-stabilized FLIR M500 cooled thermal camera is our most technologically-advanced M-Series pan and tilt camera ever. Designed around a cryogenically-cooled 640 x 512 pixel Mid Wave Infrared (MWIR) thermal sensor, the FLIR M500 excels at both short and ultra-long range target detection and identification. It features a 14X continuous optical thermal zoom, a color HD camera with 30x zoom, an LED spot-beam, video tracking and radar integration. Learn more: https://ift.tt/2P79Ajy https://ift.tt/2B8PX7v FLIR Systems August 13, 2018 at 04:33PM

Iridium PTT- a game changer for on-the-move communications

Iridium partners Kaigai and Arion discuss the advantages of Iridium PTT during and after disasters. https://ift.tt/2Mo685m IridiumComm August 13, 2018 at 04:30PM

Mattis, Brazil’s Foreign Minister Meet to Reaffirm Bilateral Relationship

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis and Foreign Minister Aloysio Nunes of Brazil met at the Itamaraty Palace in Brazil to reaffirm the long-standing bilateral relationship between their nations.
https://ift.tt/2P2LlCO DoD News August 13, 2018 at 03:45PM

Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIS Targets in Iraq, Syria

U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.

https://ift.tt/2BaxUxW DoD News August 13, 2018 at 03:45PM

Mattis Begins South America Trip with Stop in Brazil

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis arrived in Brazil on the first stop of a trip to assess the military-to-military relations between the United States and its South American partners.

https://ift.tt/2vG83sj Jim Garamone August 13, 2018 at 03:45PM

Emergency Exercise

Air Force Master Sgt. Daisy Murillo, left, and Staff Sgt. Alexis Baughman participate in simulated emergency response training during exercise Patriot Warrior 2018 at Fort McCoy, Wis., Aug. 12, 2018. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Amy Picard https://ift.tt/2B9dsgS Staff Sgt. Amy Picard August 13, 2018 at 03:45PM

Coalition Strikes Continue Against ISIS Targets in Iraq, Syria

U.S. and coalition military forces have continued to attack the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported.

https://ift.tt/2w5UIJt DoD News August 13, 2018 at 12:45PM

Mattis Begins South America Trip with Stop in Brazil

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis arrived in Brazil on the first stop of a trip to assess the military-to-military relations between the United States and its South American partners.

https://ift.tt/2ny6oRj Jim Garamone August 13, 2018 at 12:45PM

AFAS to award more than $6 million in annual grants, scholarships

The Air Force Aid Society will award more than $6 million in Gen. Henry Hap Arnold education grants and AFAS merit scholarships to the dependents of active duty and retired Airmen.
https://ift.tt/2w6yPJZ DoD News August 13, 2018 at 12:45PM

Face of Defense: Vietnam Native Finds Success in U.S. Army

Army Command Sgt. Maj. Thinh Huynh left Vietnam 32 years ago as a 10-year-old boy. Today, Huynh serves as the senior enlisted advisor with the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Battalion, 504th Infantry Regiment at Fort Bragg, N.C.

https://ift.tt/2nxboWq Army Spc. Alleea Oliver August 13, 2018 at 12:45PM

Coalition Partner Force Captures ISIS Terrorists in Southern Syria

Coalition partner force Maghawir al-Thowra detained 12 suspicious persons transiting inside the coalition-held 55-kilometer deconfliction zone around Tanf in southern Syria, Aug. 9, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials announced.

https://ift.tt/2w34dsR DoD News August 13, 2018 at 12:45PM

Chopper Training

Army Spc. Dominic Mondragon attaches a sling load to a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter while training with Jordanian soldiers during exercise Northern Strike 18 in Alpena, Mich., Aug. 11, 2018. https://ift.tt/2nxbnSm Tech. Sgt. Lealan Buehrer August 13, 2018 at 12:45PM

Carney Transit

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Carney transits the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 11, 2018, while forward-deployed to Rota, Spain. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan U. Kledzik https://ift.tt/2w34aNH Mass Communication Specialist... August 13, 2018 at 12:45PM

Mattis Begins South America Trip with Stop in Brazil

Defense Secretary James N. Mattis arrived in Brazil for the first stop of a trip to assess the military-to-military relations between the United States and its South American partners.
https://ift.tt/2MI2twc Jim Garamone August 13, 2018 at 09:45AM

Face of Defense: Vietnam Native Finds Success in U.S. Army

Army Command Sgt. Maj. Thinh Huynh left Vietnam 32 years ago as a 10-year-old boy. Today, Huynh serves as the senior enlisted advisor with the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Battalion, 504th Infantry Regiment at Fort Bragg, N.C.

https://ift.tt/2vMzFMP Army Spc. Alleea Oliver August 13, 2018 at 09:45AM

Coalition Partner Force Captures ISIS Terrorists in Southern Syria

Coalition partner force Maghawir al-Thowra detained 12 suspicious persons transiting inside the coalition-held 55-kilometer deconfliction zone around Tanf in southern Syria, Aug. 9, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials announced.

https://ift.tt/2MHUSxI DoD News August 13, 2018 at 09:45AM

Fusion Tech Tips: Over-The-Air Software Updates with the Apollo Series Stereos

Learn how to use over-the-air software updates with the Apollo Series stereos, making it intelligently simple and easy to keep your stereo up to date. Enjoy, and happy boating! https://ift.tt/2nuYB6C FUSION Entertainment August 12, 2018 at 10:32PM

Fusion Tech Tips: Setting Up a Wi-Fi Network on an Apollo Series Stereo

Learn how to set up a Wi-Fi network on your Apollo Series stereo to be able to stream high quality music, use over-the-air software updates, use PartyBus and set up your DSP profiles - all over Wi-Fi. Enjoy, and happy boating! https://ift.tt/2w2Hgpz FUSION Entertainment August 12, 2018 at 10:31PM