MIGHTY 25: Vishal Amin fights for cyber security both in and out of uniform
Vishal Amin spent 20 years in the Marine Corps, the tail end of it as a F/A-18 fighter pilot. A data breach would lead to a brand-new career in cyber…
Transitioning? Microsoft can help.
This article is sponsored by Microsoft Software and Systems Academy. Every year, an estimated 200,000 veterans leave the military for new civilian lives. For many of them, getting a job…
How ‘upskilling’ with Microsoft can kickstart your new civilian life
‘Upskilling’ is the new corporate buzzword taking employers by storm. Never heard of it? Don’t be shocked; be prepared for a whole new mindset. Upskilling is when a corporation takes…
How technical training can help veterans find careers they love
Mike Slagh is on a mission to help military members and veteran discover their full potential. Slagh is the founder of Shift.org, a career advancement company designed to help veterans…
Terminator in ‘Mortal Kombat 11’ is just as wild as you’d imagine
The T-800 Terminator made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger is the newest character in “Mortal Kombat 11,” and the murderous cyborg is a perfect fit for the savage fighting game franchise.
“Mortal Kombat” is best known for its over-the-top v…
US Army official tests out smart combat glasses
The U.S. Army’s new boss recently got a chance do shoot-house training with the latest Microsoft-based, smart soldier glasses.
Ryan McCarthy, who is now serving as acting secretary of the Army, and incoming Army Chief of Staff Gen. James McCo…
Here are the best military discounts for troops
It can be a bit disheartening to pop out your military ID and ask “you guys offer a military discount?” only to have the cashier shake their head no and then ask you a couple awkward questions about your service before giving you your Slim Jim and…
Xbox is helping VA medical centers support veterans
For active duty military members, playing video games can help release stress, build camaraderie and offer comforting familiarity in foreign environments. For veterans returning from combat, gaming can reduce isolation, renew connections with fellow…
5 things the new Playstation needs to stay on top
The next PlayStation is closer than you might think.
Not only is Sony already talking about the successor to the wildly successful PlayStation 4, but the company is making some pretty clear moves to prepare.
With over 90 million PlayStat…
Why Microsoft employees want to reject this Army contract
A group of Microsoft employees are demanding that the company’s leadership abandon a contract with the US Army that they say makes them into “war profiteers” — a contract that relates to Microsoft’s HoloLens augmented-reality technology.