July 2021

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
Sarcasm Detection Enters the Information Warfare Fight
    Artificial intelligence takes a different slant against adversarial narratives. By Kimberly Underwood

Guarding the Power Grid Against a Natural Enemy
    Outer space may pose a greater threat than cyberspace. By Robert K. Ackerman

FIRESTORM AI System Prepares for Joint Role
    Researchers enhance the system for Project Convergence. By George I. Seffers

Navy Fights to Keep Ahead of Cyber Adversaries
    The fleet seeks interoperable security tools to add to the mix of ships.

From AI Hype to AI Proof
    The military’s next steps may advance applications of artificial intelligence. By George Galdorisi and Sam Tangredi

Defending the Digital Human Network
    Cyber warfighting success means examining wetware. By Samuel J. Richman

Precision-Guided Marketing Frames the Future of Information Operations
    The consumer is the product. By Lt. Col. Ryan Kenny, USA

VIEWPOINT
Fighting Lighter in the Field
    For warfighters, cellular augmentation is inevitable. By Maj. Alison Wallace, USA and Capt. Chance Foley, USA

COMMUNICATIONS
Tactical Innovation Enables Continuous Combat Service
    A Regimental Support Squadron leads the way in a successful hybrid solution. By Lt. Col. Christopher M. Richardson, USA, Sgt. Maj. Willie Allen, USA and Capt. Dallas R. Villareal, USA

SPECIAL INTEREST EDITORIAL
War Rooms Reimagined: Sponsored Content

DISRUPTIVE BY DESIGN
GAMECHANGER: There's a new game in town! By Jennifer A. Miller

PRESIDENT'S COMMENTARY
The COVID Pandemic Reboots Research and Development By Lt. Gen. Robert M. Shea, USMC (Ret.)

AFCEA EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES
2021 ROTC Honor Awards

ON POINT
Q&A With Melissa Hathaway By Maj. Gen. Jennifer Napper, USA (Ret.)