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May 29, 2019

MIT, USAF Sign Agreement To Launch AI Accelerator

New Program Will Focus On Rapid Deployment Of Artificial Intelligence Innovations In Operations, Disaster Response, And Medical Readiness

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson has announced a contract with Massachusetts Institute of Technology focused on accelerating artificial intelligence technologies through fundamental research in computational intelligence, reasoning, decision-making, autonomy and relevant societal implications. The agreement includes selecting eleven Airmen for a research and development collaboration team designed to field practical AI solutions for real-world, national security challenges.

Navy's Aviation Commander Says New Process For Call Sign Assignments Being Created

Two African-American Navy pilots say they were subjected to racial bias during their training with Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 106, and the actions of the commander of Naval Air Forces Vice Adm. DeWolfe Miller would seem to back up their assertion.

Had Been Training F-35C Pilots And Support Personnel For Seven Years

The last F-35C belonging to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 101 “Grim Reapers” left its home base at Eglin, AFB in FL for Naval Air Station Lemoore (NASL) as the squadron deactivated after more than seven years of training F-35C pilots and Sailors and Marines.