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USSF opens registration for second annual AI challenge
Registration is now open for the United States Space Force’ s second annual Artificial Intelligence Challenge.
Published June 18, 2025
Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) –
Registration is now open for the United States Space Force’ s second annual Artificial Intelligence Challenge.
The 2025 U.S. Space Force AI Challenge runs from July 16, 2025 and culminates with the awards ceremony at the Space Power Conference in Orlando, Florida, in December 2025. This year’s challenge is designed to foster collaboration and innovation in AI. Participants form teams, engage in learning sessions, and develop AI solutions to address challenges. Teams will present their solutions to technical experts for scoring, and based on scoring, select teams to present their solutions to Department of the Air Force senior leaders in October.
“The 2025 AI Challenge is a team-building activity focused on solving staff, acquisition, and operational problems,” said Col. Nathan Iven, acting deputy chief of Space Operations for Cyber and Data at Headquarters, Space Force. “This experience is designed to support innovation and encourage Guardians to leverage disruptive solutions like AI to gain advantage over the pacing threat.”
https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4220376/ussf-opens-registration-for-second-annual-ai-challenge/
How the US has shifted military jets and ships in the Middle East
Aurora Intel, a group that reviews open source information in real time in the Middle East, said the U.S. Air Force had put additional refueling aircraft and fighter jets in strategic locations across Europe, including England, Spain, Germany and Greece. The information was obtained from public aviation tracking websites.
On Tuesday, the U.S. relocated a dozen F-16s from a base in Italy to Prince Sultan, in Saudi Arabia, Aurora Intel said.
U.S. fighter jets have been patrolling the skies around the Middle East to protect personnel and installations, and bases in the region are on heightened alert and are taking additional security precautions, the officials said. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss military operations.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not provided any details, but said on Fox News Channel late Monday that the military movements were to “ensure that our people are safe.”
https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-military/2025/06/19/how-the-us-has-shifted-military-jets-and-ships-in-the-middle-east/
Beyond the Horizon: JUMP 20 Extends the 22nd MEU’s Maritime Dominance
ATLANTIC OCEAN – The modern battlespace demands agility, adaptability, and an unyielding pursuit of technological advantage. In a strategic leap forward, the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) redefined maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) during the Iwo Jima (IWO) Amphibious Ready Group Marine
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The 22nd MEU's rigorous pre-deployment training cultivates a culture of relentless innovation, ensuring it remains at the forefront of distributed maritime operations (DMO). This commitment to adaptation is exemplified by the integration of the JUMP 20 UAS, whose advanced multi-sensor ISR capabilities significantly expand the MEU's targeting effectiveness in complex littoral environments, demonstrated by its first-ever flight aboard an amphibious warship.
The JUMP 20's impressive capabilities significantly enhance situational awareness and operational effectiveness. With its flight endurance exceeding 13 hours and a payload capacity of up to 30 pounds, the UAS can carry a diverse range of sensors, including electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) cameras, signals intelligence payloads, and communication relays. This versatile platform provides invaluable support for maritime operations, improved targeting accuracy, extended communication ranges, and comprehensive monitoring of both friendly and adversary forces.
The 22nd MEU is currently the nation's premier crisis response force, and is ideally suited to leverage the capabilities of JUMP 20. In preparation to become forward deployed and throughout ARGMEUEX, the integration of the UAS provided the 22nd MEU with several critical advantages.
https://www.marines.mil/News/News-Display/Article/4217515/beyond-the-horizon-jump-20-extends-the-22nd-meus-maritime-dominance/
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General Mills, which owns a wide range of snack and baked products in the United States, announced plans to remove food colors from all its products, in a June 17 statement.
Based in Minnesota, some of the company’s popular brands include Cheerios, Nature Valley, Blue Buffalo, Häagen-Dazs, Old El Paso, Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Totino’s, and Annie’s.
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/general-mills-announces-removal-synthetic-food-dyes-starting-cereals