The DoD recently tested an #AI algorithm installed to power the Blue Grass Army Depot’s security architecture. The algorithm, called Scylla, can enhance existing surveillance capabilities in real time by detecting and classifying a person’s features, behavior anomalies, armed and unarmed threats and objects, lessening the operational burden on security personnel.
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Congrats to the 6 DoD contracting officers who recently finished the yearlong Immersive Commercial Acquisition Program! ICAP, a collaboration between Defense Acquisition University and the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU), works to bridge the gap between the defense acquisition workforce and #innovative commercial technology providers.
Defense Acquisition Professionals Complete Immersive Innovation Program
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Warfighters often rely on very basic tools to authorize the movement of troops landing on enemy shores. The Office of Naval Research has worked with scientists and engineers to advance surf observation technology, adding efficiency to current processes for beach reconnaissance or modified surf index reporting, which is used to decide where units want to conduct amphibious operations, as well as risk assessment.
Revolutionizing the Waves: A Breakthrough in Surf Observation Technology for Sailors and Marines | Office of Naval Research
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"Today the Department of Defense is a global leader in the responsible use of #AI technologies.” - Kathleen H. Hicks, 35th Deputy Secretary of Defense Yesterday, President Biden announced a new National Security Memorandum on AI will help keep us at the forefront of emerging technologies. LINK TO FACTSHEET: http://spr.ly/6047qAU7T
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Natural disasters like #HurricaneHelene and #HurricaneMilton are reminders that military #readiness is very much intertwined with climate change. October is National Clean Energy Action Month, and the Pentagon celebrated by highlighting noteworthy projects that champion the department's transition to environmentally conscious power generation and architecture.
Pentagon Celebrates Clean Energy Action Month With Readiness Expo, Launch of Electric Vehi
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Some of the smallest pieces of the military uniform -- name tapes and tags -- are the most important part to those who make them. Meet the civilians at The Exchange Name Tape Plant who are responsible for creating hundreds of thousands of name tapes a year for nearly every service member in the DoD. READ MORE: http://spr.ly/6042qIJkw
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Ft. Knox, Ky. is located on 109,000 acres of land and has won numerous DoD and @U.S. Department of Energy awards for its energy initiatives over the past 20 years. The base currently leads a natural gas pilot program chartered by DoD to find the best energy-efficient way forward for other installations. Knox is constantly pushing the limits to fully utilize the installation’s resources to save money and move toward energy self-sustainment. Here’s how the base creates its own heating, cooling and power – and becoming a blueprint for other military installations to reach their own energy efficiency goals. https://lnkd.in/dK38hVz5
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#DYK the DoD has a certification program to ensure private-sector companies doing defense industrial base work use #cybersecurity practices that are up to the task of defending against adversarial intrusions? The department recently changed a program rule that will make it easier for those companies to comply with the necessary cybersecurity requirements.
DOD Simplifies Process for Defense Contractors to Comply With Cybersecurity Rules
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Supporting military spouse employment is a big priority for the DoD. The department continues to build on programs aimed at enhancing their quality of life through initiatives like the SECO program, the Military Spouse Employment Partnership--MSEP and the Domestic Employee Teleworking Overseas agreement.
Defense Leader Highlights Support for Military Spouse Employment at AUSA Forum
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Thank you, WAVES!
This week, more than 30 female veterans who served in the Navy during the Vietnam conflict and Korean War visited USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) and HSC-5. These trailblazing women, many of whom never set foot on a ship during their service, are now in their later years provided an opportunity to connect with the current generation who are serving. They belong to a generation that paved the way for the inclusion and advancement of women in the US Navy today. Retired Fleet Master Chief Susan Whitman, a 32-year Navy veteran who began her career as a yeoman and helped organize the tour, reflects on the significant contributions these women have made to shape the U.S. Navy of today. "These women don’t realize how much they contributed to the Navy, how they blazed the trail for others like me," Whitman said. "When they served, they couldn't even go on ships, and now they're visiting an aircraft carrier. It’s an opportunity for them to see firsthand how far we've come." The women were welcomed aboard by Sailors currently serving on the carrier, creating a unique opportunity for generations to connect and share experiences. "It’s important to understand where we came from," Whitman said. "To see women now serving on submarines, in leadership positions, and across all areas of the Navy—it’s incredible. And it’s because of the sacrifices and determination of these women." #veterans #flynavy #flynavylant
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