Radar Sweep
Trump: Boeing Could Get Financial Bailout for Coronavirus
The U.S. government is considering providing financial assistance for Boeing in light of the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump said March 17. Boeing has found itself in financial disarray as a novel strain of coronavirus known as COVID-19 has worked its way across the globe, prompting countries including the U.S. to issue travel bans, flight restrictions, and guidance instructing citizens to stay home and avoid traveling.
The Military Can Reinforce The Postal System If COVID-19 Causes Delivery Disruptions
The standing contingency plans speak to the immense logistical resources the military could provide to help keep vital supply chains functioning.
Senate Passes Emergency Bill Protecting GI Bill Benefits as Colleges Go Online
The Senate approved a measure late March 16 that would ensure student veterans continue to receive full GI Bill benefits, even as colleges go online-only in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Political Battle Brewing over New Nuclear Program
The Trump administration’s proposal to begin work on a new nuclear warhead program to modernize the nation’s aging stockpile is expected to be hotly contested.
Space Force Needs to Prepare for a New Cold War in Earth’s Orbit
“The bottom line,” said retired USAF Lt. Gen. Chris Bogdan, “is that we want to learn how to fight in space. Just as we know how to fight on air, land, sea, and, in some respects, in cyberspace. Space is a new warfighting domain. Our job is to try and help the Department of Defense to become space warfighters.”
Air Force Charity Ball Canceled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
The sold-out 2020 Air Force Charity Ball, which was slated for March 21 and was supposed to benefit the Air Force Aid Society, has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis. AFAS CEO and retired Air Force Lt. Gen. John Hopper and 2020 USAF Charity Ball Committee Chair Cheryl Roberson made the announcement and urged supporters to donate their 2020 event sponsorships to the charity.
Air Force Vet Hoarded 17,700 Bottles of Hand Sanitizer and Had No Place to Sell Them
It takes a unique perspective to witness the suffering of innocent people and think, “How can I turn this into a profitable enterprise?” That’s where Matt Colvin comes in.