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DAF members recognized in DoD culinary competition

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) --  Eleven Department of the Air Force service members were recognized for their achievements during the 48th Joint Culinary Training Exercise held at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, Feb. 29 - March 8.The JCTE, the largest military culinary event in North America, is sanctioned by the American Culinary Federation. During JCTE 2024, teams of [...]

DAF members recognized in DoD culinary competition2024-04-23T14:09:33-06:00

China reorganizes its military, impacts likely for space operations

China has established a new force of the People’s Liberation Army, with the reorganization to have repercussions for how its space forces are commanded.  The post China reorganizes its military, impacts likely for space operations appeared first on SpaceNews.

China reorganizes its military, impacts likely for space operations2024-04-23T14:09:11-06:00

NASA continues work on response to biological and physical sciences decadal survey

NASA is continuing to refine its response to a decadal survey for biological and physical sciences in space, balancing ambitious science goals with limited budgets. The post NASA continues work on response to biological and physical sciences decadal survey appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA continues work on response to biological and physical sciences decadal survey2024-04-23T14:09:12-06:00

PLD Space raises funding to expand facilities for Miura 5 rocket

Spanish company PLD Space has raised enough funding to embark on an expansion of production facilities for its small launch vehicle. The post PLD Space raises funding to expand facilities for Miura 5 rocket appeared first on SpaceNews.

PLD Space raises funding to expand facilities for Miura 5 rocket2024-04-23T14:09:14-06:00

Pentagon eases cloak of secrecy around space warfare training

Col. Christopher Fernengel, of the Space Force's Space Operations Command: ‘They're directing changes to declassify where it makes sense’ The post Pentagon eases cloak of secrecy around space warfare training appeared first on SpaceNews.

Pentagon eases cloak of secrecy around space warfare training2024-04-23T14:09:16-06:00

Department of Defense announces winners of the 2024 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards

WASHINGTON (AFNS) --  The Department of Defense announced the Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards winners for 2024, April 22. The awards recognize installations, teams and individuals for their exceptional achievements in effective environmental management strategies that enhance installation resilience and mission readiness."Understanding that installations built, and natural environments strongly impact service members' quality of life, DoD [...]

Department of Defense announces winners of the 2024 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards2024-04-22T14:07:37-06:00

No more jammer sales: it’s time for global enforcement

It is time for the United States to coordinate international efforts to halt the marketing and sale of devices that interfere with GNSS systems. The post No more jammer sales: it’s time for global enforcement appeared first on SpaceNews.

No more jammer sales: it’s time for global enforcement2024-04-22T14:07:23-06:00

Putting cremains on the moon is disrespectful – and bad policy

The issue of sending cremains to a celestial body that, because of our relationship with it, essentially belongs to all of us is not a private matter to be settled solely by companies offering such services and firms flying landers to the moon. The post Putting cremains on the moon is disrespectful – and bad policy appeared [...]

Putting cremains on the moon is disrespectful – and bad policy2024-04-22T14:07:24-06:00

AF Week in Photos

This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. To view all Week in Photos collections, click here.

AF Week in Photos2024-04-22T14:07:39-06:00

NASA confirms Dragonfly mission despite doubled costs

NASA has approved for development a mission to Saturn’s moon Titan despite a cost that has doubled since the agency selected the mission nearly five years ago. The post NASA confirms Dragonfly mission despite doubled costs appeared first on SpaceNews.

NASA confirms Dragonfly mission despite doubled costs2024-04-22T14:07:26-06:00