MUSCATATUCK URBAN TRAINING CENTER, Ind. (Aug. 13, 2013) - The world is still a very dangerous place, noted a two-star general after coming here to visit the Vibrant Response exercise, which simulates the detonation of nuclear bombs in two Ohio cities. "We do have enemies, and there are threats to our nation and our security," said Maj. Gen. Michael Smith, First Army deputy … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2013
Air Force Space Command to Discontinue Space Surveillance System
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFNS, 08/13/2013) - Due to resource constraints caused by sequestration, Air Force Space Command officials have directed the 21st Space Wing to prepare to discontinue operations at the Air Force Space Surveillance System by Oct. 1. Final decisions on all fiscal 2014 budget issues will be made over the next few weeks. By discontinuing … [Read more...]
Trainers/Mentors Ensure Reserve-Component Readiness
FORT MEADE, Md. (Aug. 13, 2013) - First Army Division East trainers/mentors play an integral role in ensuring Reserve Component units maintain a high degree of readiness. Recently when members of the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, a National Guard unit, conducted a command post exercise at Fort Drum, N.Y., Soldiers from 4th Cavalry Brigade, First Army Division East, were … [Read more...]
President Obama Applauds Community Colleges’ and Universities’ Efforts to Implement 8 Keys to Vetera
August 12, 2013 - The White House -- As part of the Obama Administration’s ongoing effort to foster postsecondary educational opportunities and dramatically improve employment outcomes for returning service members, the Department of Education (ED) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today a challenge to education institutions to adopt best practices … [Read more...]
XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement System May Lose ‘X’ by Next August
WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Aug. 12, 2013) - The XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement weapon system is now in development. But by this time next year, the system may have moved into low-rate initial production and if so, will lose the experimental "X" prefix. Lt. Col. Shawn Lucas, the PEO Soldier program manager for individual weapons at Picatinny Arsenal, N.J., said … [Read more...]