Archives for August 2010

Tow

Tow Click to Enlarge Mission Defeat threat armored vehicles and urban enclosed threats at extended ranges in all expected battlefield conditions. Entered Army Service 1970 Description and Specifications The TOW (Tube-launched, Optically-tracked, Wire command-link guided) Missile System consists of a tripod, traversing … [Read more...]

Javelin

Javelin Click to Enlarge Mission Provide a man-portable, highly lethal and survivable medium anti-tank weapon system to the infantry, scouts, and combat engineers. Entered Army Service 1996 Description and Specifications Javelin is the first "fire-and-forget" shoulder-fired anti-tank missile now fielded to the … [Read more...]

Patriot

Patriot Click to Enlarge Mission Provide defense of critical assets and maneuver forces belonging to the corps and to echelons above corps against aircraft, cruise missiles, and tactical ballistic missiles. Entered Army Service 1985 Description and Specifications The combat element of the PATRIOT (Phased Array Tracking … [Read more...]

Avenger

Avenger Click to Enlarge Mission Provide mobile, short-range air defense protection against cruise missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles, low-flying fixed-wing aircraft, and helicoptors to divisions, armored cavalry regiments, separate brigades, and corps/theater air defense brigades. Entered Army Service 1989 … [Read more...]

Kiowa Warrior

Kiowa Warrior Click to Enlarge Mission Conduct armed reconnaissance, security, target acquisition and designation, command and control, light attack and defensive air combat missions in support of combat and contingency operations. Replaces AH-1 Cobra attack helicopters (those that function as scouts in air cavalry troops … [Read more...]

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Coast Guard Rescues Boater 100 Miles Off Clearwater

DECEMBER 16, 2025 — A Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew rescued a boater after their commercial fishing vessel caught fire approximately 100 miles west of Clearwater, Sunday. The boater was in stable condition and did not require medical attention. The aircrew located the boater in a life raft near the burning […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt

NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances […]

How Military Families Can Avoid Financial Panic During a Shutdown

OCTOBER 23, 2025 – Government shutdowns create unique challenges for military families who live on tight budgets, frequently relocate, and manage the constant demands of military service. While the uncertainty can feel overwhelming, following these five strategies can help you navigate the crisis with confidence. Keep Perspective. This financial disruption will end, just as the […]