APRIL 17, 2021 - For more than 50 years, the Army has celebrated Earth Day, reminding the force about the importance of being good stewards of both the environment and the Army’s resources. “Earth Day isn't just what we do on April 22, it's what the Army does every day where informed leaders take actions to protect vulnerable Army facilities, infrastructure and environmental … [Read more...]
Jolly Green II Completes Developmental Testing
APRIL 16, 2021 - The Air Force’s new combat search and rescue helicopter, the HH-60W Jolly Green II, completed its developmental test program at Eglin Air Force Base, April 13. The final test by the Sikorsky and Air Force team was on the aircraft’s weapon systems. The goal of the test was to both demonstrate the performance of the weapons while optimizing weapon-system … [Read more...]
USNS Mercy Conducts First Ever Flight Deck Landing of V-22 Osprey
APRIL 16, 2021 - Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) is currently conducting dynamic interface testing operations off the coast of Southern California. The operations are tests for compatibility usage of variants of the V-22 Osprey and MH-60 Seahawk with the ship’s new flight deck, and the first time a V-22 has landed on an MSC hospital ship. The … [Read more...]
Flight Medics Describe Chaos After Rocket Attack
APRIL 16, 2021 - After February’s rocket attack on Erbil Air Base that killed one civilian contractor, injured several members of the Coalition and later killed one civilian, medevac Soldiers with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade responded immediately to evacuate the wounded. The rockets landed near a contractor living area and casualties were taken by … [Read more...]
Partnerships Are Vital to U.S. Military, Security Challenges in Europe
APRIL 16, 2021 - U.S. partnerships and alliances are critical to combatting unwelcome actions by adversaries, such as those stemming from Russian aggression, two key defense officials told the House Armed Services Committee today. The United States today informed the Russian government of its intent to hold Russia accountable for a pattern of malign behavior that includes … [Read more...]