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TacJobs – Applications Open for Army MOS 40D Space Operations Specialist The initial window for Soldiers to apply for the Army’s newest military occupational specialty (MOS), 40D – Space Operations Specialist, is open. Soldiers can opt-into the selection board from now until April 30, 2026. HRC will publish a MILPER message in January 2026 to provide guidance on the application process and way forward for transition to 40D. You can also find specific details at the 40D SharePoint site linked below. All questions on the upcoming MILPER and transition to 40D can be answered by visiting the 40D – Space…

Military historians, professionals, and strategists attributed U.S. military victories in World Wars I and II to two basic points: 1) The U.S. possessed deeper industrial capacity to support the war, and 2) As a result of American cultural norms and values, U.S. Soldiers were better prepared to outthink their adversaries.(1) While these variables’ impact on American success in the World Wars is debatable, the discussion frames a larger, crucial question for the U.S. Army: What should the Army focus on to remain the dominant land force in future wars? The Army, along with other elements of the U.S. government, continually…

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“Nuts!” a Christ Story One of my favorite Christmas tales comes from the Battle of the Bulge. December 22 1944 – Encircled by German forces at the Battle of the Bulge, the 101st Airborne Division, under acting commander Brigadier General McAuliffe received a message from German General Heinrich Freiherr von Lüttwitz delivered under flag of truce. To the U.S.A. Commander of the encircled town of Bastogne. The fortune of war is changing. This time the U.S.A. forces in and near Bastogne have been encircled by strong German armored units. More German armored units have crossed the river Our near Ortheuville,…

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Army’s newest drone and robotics talent went head-to-head at Victoria Barracks last month in the finals of Rise of the Drones and War of the Machines. The culmination of months of training, designing and testing at Battle Lab’s MakerSpace sites across the country had finals competitors assembling, configuring, flying and repairing first-person-view (FPV) drones and robotic ground systems.  The event represents a step forward in building Army’s uncrewed systems capability, with 161 new FPV drone pilots and 98 uncrewed ground vehicle operators trained through the MakerSpace program. Commander Battle Lab Colonel Pete Allan said the competitions played an important role…

ARLINGTON, Va., December 18, 2025 –AeroVironment, Inc. (“AV”) (NASDAQ: AVAV), a leading provider of counter-unmanned aircraft system (C-UAS) technologies, today announced the successful delivery of two Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV)-mounted mobile C-UAS Laser Weapon Systems (LWS) to the U.S. Army as part of the second increment of the Army Multi-Purpose High Energy Laser (AMP-HEL) prototyping effort. These systems were delivered to the Army’s Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO), now integrated into the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Fires, reflecting the Army’s ongoing transformation and acquisition reform efforts. In September, AV announced delivery of the first increment of AMP-HEL prototype…

NASCO is NSA’s third acquisition this year, bringing the total to 18 acquisitions to date CLEVELAND / December 18, 2025 / National Safety Apparel (“NSA”), is pleased to announce the acquisition of NASCO Industries, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of premium flame-resistant rainwear and protective outerwear.  This strategic addition marks NSA’s third acquisition in 2025 — reinforcing the company’s commitment to disciplined, long-term growth. In total, NSA has now completed 18 acquisitions, underscoring its position as a leader in the personal protective equipment (PPE) industry. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Washington, Indiana, NASCO has built a strong reputation for high-quality protective…

The Commerce Department has reported that the third quarter of 2025 witnessed economic growth at a faster rate than anticipated. Real GDP grew at an annualized rate of 4.3 percent, the fastestin two years. This growth represents a higher performance than the 3.2 percent annualized GDP growth rate anticipated by economists, and is an improvement on the 3.8 percent growth seen in the second quarter. Despite fears that President Donald Trump’s tariffs would have a depressive effect on spending, consumption rose 3.5 percent in the quarter.  Subscribe Today Get daily emails in your inbox Trump took to Truth…