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Special Operations Outlook 2019 Digital Edition is here!

Defense Media Network — Tue, 28 May 2019 20:44:34 +0000

Faircount publishes 2019 edition of Special Operations Outlook.

In this edition of Special Operations Outlook, we cover USSOCOM’s acquisition, technology, and logistics priorities, the command’s new exploration of artificial intelligence as a force multiplier, the latest platforms in use in the air, on land, and on and under the sea, features for each of the USSOCOM component commands, and a historical look back at Merrill’s Marauders.

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Veterans Affairs & Military Medicine Outlook 2019 Spring Edition

Defense Media Network — Wed, 08 May 2019 20:45:40 +0000

Faircount publishes a spring and a fall edition of Veterans Affairs & Military Medicine Outlook.

Just released: Veterans Affairs & Military Medicine 2019 Spring Edition magazine for medical professionals, veterans, lawmakers, and interested readers.

Containing up-to-date healthcare-related content about the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), its treatments for service members, and its research to bring new medical options and technology to veterans, Veterans Affairs & Military Medicine Outlook encapsulates this and more.

The U.S. Army Nurse Corps chief, Maj. Gen. Barbara R. Holcomb, discusses the shortage of medical professionals within Army Medicine as well as advancements like needleless IV systems and diabetic monitors.

VA research in substance-use finds opioids were slightly less effective than non-opioids, and it is focusing on treatments for veterans who have “treatment-resistant” depression.

Other topics include nursing history, combat nutrition, and much more.

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The Most Iconic, Recognized Military Building in the World is Celebrated in THE PENTAGON 75 YEARS.

Defense Media Network — Mon, 18 Feb 2019 14:30:52 +0000

The Pentagon – the most iconic, recognized military building in the world – celebrates its 75th anniversary in 2018. Ground was broken on September 11, 1941, and with the outbreak of war on December 7, 1941, construction rapidly accelerated. In a feat of American engineering and construction prowess, the building was completed in only 17 months and was dedicated on January 15, 1943. All of this took place while the United States was fully engaged in World War II. Read More About the Pentagon Using the Digital Magazine » The Pentagon is regarded as a national monument: when constructed it was seen as a modern engineering wonder – and still is. It is difficult to find a similar structure of such magnitude and functionality in the world built for such a purpose and on such a short timescale. The Pentagon’s influential standing stems from its position as headquarters of America’s military institutions; the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the four armed services. The largest office building in the world, the Pentagon’s 17 miles of corridors are bustling with nearly 23,000 military and civilian personnel. The Pentagon is part of a 200-acre complex known as the “Pentagon Reservation.” It includes the Pentagon Library and Conference Center, the Pentagon Heating and Refrigeration Plant, the Pentagon Memorial, the Modular Office Complex, and the Reservation grounds and parking areas. Click on the digital magazine, above, or access the magazine by clicking here.

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International Space Station 20th-anniversary Publication

Defense Media Network — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 06:00:57 +0000

Faircount Media Group announced today the publishing of the International Space Station 20th Anniversary: First Elements Launch publication – a one-of-a-kind historical account of the world’s science station in space. OPEN THE FREE DIGITAL EDITION International Space Station 20th Anniversary: First Elements Launch informs readers about the work to develop and construct the International Space Station (ISS); the space community and its partnerships; the not-so-standard challenges; laboratory experiments and research; the program managers who have led the ISS mission and its people; the future in low-Earth orbit and commercial spaceflight; and much more is organized into one publication about the ISS’ 20 years in service of science and discovery. In his 1984 State of the Union speech, President Ronald Reagan stated: “I am directing NASA to develop a permanently manned space station and to do it within a decade. … NASA will invite other countries to participate so we can strengthen peace, build prosperity, and expand freedom for all who share our goals.” Today, the ISS is a consortium of the United States, Canada, Japan, Russia, and the 12-member nations of the European Space Agency. OPEN THE FREE DIGITAL EDITION Faircount Media Group’s International Space Station 20th Anniversary: First Elements Launch magazine is one among several publications in the company’s portfolio about NASA, its agencies, and international space explorers.

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Veterans Affairs & Military Medicine Outlook 2018 Fall Edition

Defense Media Network — Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:58:03 +0000

Veterans Affairs & Military Medicine Outlook contains up-to-date health care-related content about the Department of Veterans Affairs, its treatments for service members, and its research to advance medicine for veterans.

“The VA has the critical mission of providing care and benefits to our nation’s heroes …” U.S. Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis states in an interview in Veterans Affairs & Military Medicine Outlook. The Army’s surgeon general, Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West, provides insight about the service’s medical-related work for and with military members.

Research in infectious diseases and respiratory health, new methods of treatment in combat settings, educational possibilities for VA medical care professionals, and many more topics are presented in this issue of Veterans Affairs & Military Medicine Outlook.

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Faircount publishes two editions of Veterans Affairs & Military Medicine Outlook, each spring and fall.

To learn about being included in the upcoming edition please visit vamilmedoutlook.com

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DARPA: DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY 1958-2018

Defense Media Network — Fri, 26 Oct 2018 12:58:41 +0000

Faircount is honored and delighted to aid DARPA in celebrating their 60th Anniversary this year with the release of DARPA: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1958-2018. For 60 years DARPA has stimulated the imaginations and creativity of scientists and engineers the world over. The internet, the microprocessor, and GPS are just three of the thousands of groundbreaking achievements that have been spurred by DARPA investments. Without DARPA, the backbone of our modern society would not exist, and it is that passion and innovation that Faircount is proud to memorialize in this publication. DARPA: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1958-2018 looks at not only the groundbreaking paradigm-shifting successes of the past, but also at what is coming next. Working with DARPA’s researchers and Program Directors our team helped to chronicle DARPA’s next pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies for national security. Hypersonics, space, moving beyond Moore’s Law, and cybersecurity are just a handful of topics illuminated within the publication. To learn more about DARPA’s history and future please open the free online digital edition.

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Special Operations Outlook 2018-2019 Edition

Damion Harte — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 17:47:06 +0000

The 2018 edition of Special Operations Outlook, provides an in-depth look at special operations forces (SOF) today, and includes stand-alone features on U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) as well as each of its service component commands. Interviews with the commanders of Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC), Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC), Naval Special Warfare Command (NAVSPECWARCOM), and United States Army Special Operations Command (USASOC), describe present day challenges and future initiatives. As always, there is a review of developments in international SOF as well.

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Highlighting international SOF is an interview with French special operations command’s leader Rear Adm. Laurent Isnard. From the legislative branch, Congressman James Langevin (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Emerging Threats and Capabilities Subcommittee, is asked to contribute his perspective on a number of SOF issues. Marking its 75th anniversary, this year’s edition has a special focus on the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the precursor of today’s Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). OSS coverage includes a history of Maj. Gen. Donovan’s “PhDs that could win a bar fight,” as well as a look at today’s OSS Society, and how it serves the legacy of the OSS and educates the public on its importance yesterday, today, and into the future. Another historical feature details the 1918 Zeebrugge raid, which taught valuable lessons in what and what not to do in planning and executing a raid. The newest developments in SOF carbines, handguns, personal defense weapons, and suppressors are covered, as well as the story of one pack maker’s collaborative efforts with SOF. Features include Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt’s views on State Department and DOD teamwork, and a description of a successful PSYOP on Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army. Special Operations Outlook – previously titled The Year in Special Operations – will debut at the 2018 Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) May 21-24 in Tampa, Florida. Conference attendees should visit booth #1654 to pick up a free copy of the publication. The publication will be made available nationwide. Please contact your local bookstore and magazine retailer for more information.

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Latest Digital Magazine – Women in the Armed Forces: A Century of Service

Defense Media Network — Tue, 01 May 2018 17:11:17 +0000

Women in the Armed Forces: A Century of Service captures the history of 100 years of women in the military, both formally and informally, dating back to the American Revolution. In its recounting of people and events, Women in the Armed Forces describes how women sought to serve from the earliest days of the republic, and celebrates their service, sacrifices and accomplishments in breaking barriers and proving their worthiness on the front lines and in command. From their days of primarily working in administrative support and nursing duties, women have expanded their roles to commanding troops on the ground, in the air, and on the seas and from the highest offices to serving in military service occupations that were once off limits to females. For 100 years, women have met the call of duty and exceeded expectations, and will continue to do so for the next hundred years. To learn more about the amazing history of women in our nation’s armed forces, please open our online digital edition of Women in the Armed Forces: A Century of Service. The online publication is best viewed on desktop, laptop, and tablet devices.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Building Strong®: Serving the Nation and the Armed Forces

Damion Harte — Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:11:10 +0000

In this issue of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Building Strong®: Serving the Nation and the Armed Forces publication, stories highlight current successes and challenges as well as future plans of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

Articles include an update on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, relocation of U.S. forces in the Republic of Korea, Fort Riley’s community hospital, environmental protection measures of the Columbia Basin Project, flood protection in the Mississippi Valley, the Women’s Participation Program in Afghanistan, and coastal research to name just a few.

Commanding General and Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite provided a “state of USACE” during an interview, in which he discussed interagency partnerships, the nation’s infrastructure, USACE’s challenges following four hurricanes, support for national defense, and much more.

Open the digital edition on your desktop, tablet, or mobile device.

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DARPA: 50 Years of Bridging the Gap – Digital Magazine

Damion Harte — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 19:13:34 +0000

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