Dept. of Defense – Worth Knowing
• Air Force Scientists Test, Develop Bio Jet Fuels: While the world searches for more efficient ways to fuel automobiles and create usable energy, Air Force scientists are looking for cleaner, more efficient ways to fuel the military’s aircraft...
• Iraqi Women Take Business Into Their Own Hands: Iraqi women discussed opportunities in business development and contracting with U.S. soldiers and contractors during a meeting at Basra Airport in Iraq...
• Afghan Women Learn Entrepreneurship in Panjshir Valley: A food-processing program recently introduced into the Panjshir Valley is bringing economic prosperity, education, leadership and hope to the area's women. As they learn to process produce into profitable jars of preserves and bottles of juice, their livelihood and social importance in Afghan society is expanding...
• Teacher of Year Works to Connect Educators Worldwide: The project has been brewing since January, but within a month, the first 400-plus volunteers will begin to provide feedback to the creator of the Department of Defense Education Activity Teacher-to-Teacher project...
• Afghanistan Opens First National Park: Gov. Habbiba Sarobi of Afghanistan’s Bamyan province hosted the grand opening for the country’s first national park June 18...