Archives for August 2010

Chinook

Chinook Click to Enlarge Mission Transport ground forces, supplies, ammunition and other battle-critical cargo in support of worldwide combat and contingency operations. Entered Army Service 1962 Description and Specifications The venerable twin-engine, tandem rotor Chinook helicopter has undergone numerous upgrades … [Read more...]

Black Hawk

Black Hawk Click to Enlarge Mission Provide air assault, general support, aeromedical evacuation, command and control and special operations support to combat and stability and support operations. Entered Army Service 1979 Description and Specifications The UH 60 Black Hawk is a utility tactical transport … [Read more...]

Apache Longbow

Apache Longbow Click to Enlarge Mission Conducts rear, close, and shaping missions including deep precision strike. Conducts distributed operations, precision strikes against relocatable targets, and provides armed reconnaissance when required in day, night, obscured battlefield and adverse weather conditions. Entered Army … [Read more...]

M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)

M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW) Click to Enlarge Mission Deter, and if necessary, repel adversaries by enabling individuals and small units to engage targets with accurate, lethal, direct automatic fire. Entered Army Service 1987 Description and Specifications A lightweight, gas-operated, one-man-portable automatic weapon … [Read more...]

M-240B Machine Gun

M-240B Machine Gun Click to Enlarge Mission Deter, and if necessary, repel adversaries by enabling individuals and small units to engage targets with accurate, lethal, direct automatic fire. Entered Army Service 1997 Description and Specifications A ground-mounted, gas-operated, crew-served machine gun. This reliable … [Read more...]

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Navy Employs Attack Drone at Sea

DECEMBER 18, 2025 – Personnel assigned to U.S. Naval Forces Central Command/U.S. 5th Fleet (NAVCENT/C5F) successfully launched a one-way attack drone from a ship at sea for the first time, Dec. 16. The Independence-class littoral combat ship USS Santa Barbara (LCS 32) achieved the historic milestone in the Arabian Gulf while launching a Low-cost Unmanned […]

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 […]