Services Academies to Open Campuses in Fall
All military services academies will open their campuses to students this fall.
SpaceX Delivers Astronauts to Space Station
Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken arrived at the International Space Station following the historic launch on Saturday. The pair of astronauts docked to the space station’s Harmony module at 10:16 a.m. Sunday as the microgravity laboratory flew 262 miles above the border northern China and Mongolia.
Catapult Launch a Test, Not Hair-Raising Mishap
Videos, from two different angles, show a lowienergy catapult launch of an F-35C from an aircraft carrier, where it dips and is seen nearing the water. The sink was scary, said one observer, but it was part of the test plan.
‘Serious Concerns’ with DC July 4th Celebration
Lawmakers from the National Capital Region called on the Trump administration to drop plans for a second “Salute to America” Fourth of July celebration in Washington, DC, July 4th. They cite pandemic safety concerns and also the cost of such a celebration during a time of economic distress.
Academy Grads Hear: COVID-19 Is Part of the Mission
“As new threats continue to emerge, you must remain ready, vigilant, and prepared to defend our country, our people, and our way of life,” DefSec addresses the Naval Academy’s first virtual graduation ceremony.
New NavSec Braithwaite Confirmed
The Senate confirmed Kenneth Braithwaite as the new Navy secretary, reports Politico. The NavSec post has been vacant since November when Richard Spencer was fired.
Chincoteague Pony Swim Canceled by Coronavirus
Along with so much else, the coronavirus had forced the cancelling of the 95th Chincoteague Pony Swim, for the first time since World War II.
DoD Contractors Hardest Hit by COVID-19
Another defense contractor has died of the coronavirus. Defense contractors are the hardest hit by the COVID-19 virus in all metrics within DoD, including troops, dependents, and civilians as well.
Best, Worst States for Military Retirees
See where Maryland fares on this list of the best and worst states for military retirees.
Another First for Space Exploration
SpaceX plans to launch veteran astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the International Space Station on May 27. NASA administrator: “NASA will once again launch American astronauts on American rockets from America!”
