George H.W. Bush Combat Development Complex’s Post

On July 11, 2024, we watched Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property set the stage for a new "one-for-one" cash award in her blog: "Moreover, we made adjustments in our award structures to better attract and reward employees who make meaningful contributions to our pendency and quality goals." What does this mean for inventors and patent practitioners? The one-for-one bonus scheme resulted in examiners end loading a bunch of written restriction requirements, which were counted as "first office actions." See this Reddit post titled "Restrict restrict restrict" https://lnkd.in/gy76Sr5W By encouraging examiners to slice up new patent applications by Sept 30th, USPTO leadership has actually added to next years' backlog of unexamined new CONs/DIVs. Patent thickets, anyone? Of course, all those extra CONs/Divs means more revenue for this user-fee funded agency and $1500 in the pockets of patent employees! https://lnkd.in/gZ57weya https://lnkd.in/g_4ZhXcY

I learned so much on Minot Air Force Base

It can take time to settle into each niche career field necessary to keep the U.S. Air Force a well-oiled machine. A key part of this machine is air traffic control.

A Royal Air Force Armed Forces Veteran shares the greatest lesson he learned from working in the armed forces.

The #AirForce had a large part in shaping who I am as a #leader. #IntegrityFirst is a core value I’ve carried with me in both my military and civilian careers. From the #141stAirRefuelingWing: “A person of integrity possesses moral courage and does what is right even if the personal cost is high. A person of integrity practices justice. Those who do similar things must get similar rewards or similar punishments.” Integrity means doing what’s right ESPECIALLY when it’s the scariest, hardest, riskiest thing to do. Integrity is not allowing yourself to be a passive bystander when you see things going wrong — doing this makes you liable for poor outcomes. The times when it’s most difficult to have integrity are the times when having integrity is most urgent, important, and non-negotiable. Smoke and mirrors aren’t for me; being able to look at myself in the mirror is. Full link here: https://lnkd.in/e2uPKEDP.

Celebrating the Legacy of Air Force Day On August 1, 1947, President Harry S. Truman established Air Force Day to honor the dedicated personnel of the Army Air Forces and those who have played a crucial role in developing and maintaining our nation's air strength. The date was chosen to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Aeronautical Division's founding within the Army's Office of the Chief Signal Officer in 1907. Interestingly, the first Air Force Day was celebrated by the Army Air Forces, not the U.S. Air Force, as it was established just after the National Security Act of 1947 was signed, amid uncertainties about the status of the air component of the military. The celebration was rooted in a recognition of the growing importance of air power in national security. As President Truman noted, "The great strategic fact of our generation is that the United States now possesses live frontiers -- the frontiers of the air -- and that the oceans are no longer sure ramparts against attack." In his message to the nation on that first Air Force Day, President Truman emphasized the critical role of air power in safeguarding our liberty and the importance of advancing air transportation technology for global trade and commerce. Let us remember the significance of this day and the ongoing importance of air power in maintaining our national security and fostering international peace. #AirForceDay #AirPower #AviationHistory #NationalSecurity #Valor Jen Levy Elliott Cohen

Military camaraderie is defined as... A unique bond that transcends time, duty, and service. It is a connection that is often hard to describe yet so palpable for those who've experienced it. Whether on the front lines or during times of peace, the sense of belonging and mutual respect within the military community is unparalleled. I am often asked during TAP sessions... "What is the main difference that I experienced between serving in the military compared to thirty years in corporate America?" That question is easy to answer... The feeling of camaraderie is innate in our armed forces and rare to find in the private sector. We have ~250,000 service members transition out of the military each year. These service members bring the spirit of camaraderie to any organization. This means they can be a positive influence to unify members of an organization together, as one team, to achieve the best possible results. Camaraderie Example - US Army and US Air Force (Ron Nathaniel Sandel) as one unified team!

Celebrating the Legacy of Air Force Day On August 1, 1947, President Harry S. Truman established Air Force Day to honor the dedicated personnel of the Army Air Forces and those who have played a crucial role in developing and maintaining our nation's air strength. The date was chosen to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Aeronautical Division's founding within the Army's Office of the Chief Signal Officer in 1907. Interestingly, the first Air Force Day was celebrated by the Army Air Forces, not the U.S. Air Force, as it was established just after the National Security Act of 1947 was signed, amid uncertainties about the status of the air component of the military. The celebration was rooted in a recognition of the growing importance of air power in national security. As President Truman noted, "The great strategic fact of our generation is that the United States now possesses live frontiers -- the frontiers of the air -- and that the oceans are no longer sure ramparts against attack." In his message to the nation on that first Air Force Day, President Truman emphasized the critical role of air power in safeguarding our liberty and the importance of advancing air transportation technology for global trade and commerce. Let us remember the significance of this day and the ongoing importance of air power in maintaining our national security and fostering international peace. #AirForceDay #AirPower #AviationHistory #NationalSecurity Jen Levy Elliott Cohen John Ervin